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Word:
Bolt
Definition:
A metal rod that has a head on one end and threads on the other and is used to fasten together lumber.
The most common bolts used or referred to in projects within this website are coach/carriage bolts and hex bolts.
Coach/carriage bolts: are round headed bolts with square shoulders that resist rotation when located or driven into place. They can be called coach bolts or carriage bolts depending on which part of the world you live in. The head end of the bolt does not need a washer, but the other end of the bolt (the nut end) usually does.
Hex bolts: Hex bolts have a hexagonal shaped head (six sided) which enables a wrench or spanner to grip it. A washer is usually required at both ends of the bolt.
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