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What is this threaded part called? Spring bolt for tube rings?

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#1 Jacob.Redshift

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Posted 17 May 2024 - 08:28 PM

The threads on this screw are partially stripped. This is the clamping mechanism for a set of tube rings. There isn't brand that I can find on the rings anywhere. It was a secondhand buy from an estate.

 

I was hoping to just replace the screw and not the whole tube ring set, but I'm having a tough time finding what it's called to find a replacement. I think it's technically a spring bolt and the internally threaded knob at the top end screws down on the bolt to clamp the rings together. The threaded bolt has a hole perpendicular to the shaft at the bottom so it can lever open and closed. 

 

Thanks for your help folks!

 

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#2 Jim Davis

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Posted 17 May 2024 - 08:42 PM

Rod end bolt. You can find them here: https://www.mcmaster...-rod-end-bolts/


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#3 Jacob.Redshift

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Posted 17 May 2024 - 11:05 PM

Thank you, Jim! Now I've got to measure what size the thing is and order one.


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