handle nut like things...where to purchase

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 11:46

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mike w (WA)

ghullo (due to the phlem in my throat at present),

I am chasing some nuts (go on, I can hear you...) yes, some nuts that have the black plastic or rubber knobs attached (is this sounding really bad now...;)), the ones you see attached to accessories that are taken apart quite regularly or used for easy adjustments. Basically my kayak mounts have been somewhat destroyed by a lower than normal pipe in an underground carpark, and rather than by new brackets, I will make my own, but need the knob like nuts so that they can be quickly removed.

Ideas in Perth would be great but not necessary

Mike

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Reply By: disco driver - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 14:51

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 14:51

Mike,
Don't know if these will work for you but you could try your local mower shop. Most mowers have what you described to locate the handle (fold up and down to fit in car boots).
they may not be the correct thread but you may be able to modify your design to use them.

Disco.

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Follow Up By: mike w (WA) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 19:15

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 19:15

Perfect!! exactly what I was thinking of. I shall check it out. Thanks

Mike

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Reply By: Flywest - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 15:00

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 15:00

Mike they are called wing nuts!

Prince Charles ears stick out like wing nuts!-

Cheers

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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 16:07

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 16:07

I think you will find them in almost hardware store!
They will most likely be whitworth thread.

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Reply By: Member - res.q.guy (Vic.) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 16:33

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 16:33

Hi Mike
You could try a Nut and Bolt specialist, or I sometimes get them from a local bearing shop. I think I even saw them in a Bunnings once !
Regards
Neil

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Reply By: Member - 120scruiser (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 17:26

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 17:26

Something like this.

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Follow Up By: Member - 120scruiser (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 17:27

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 17:27

Bunnings will be your best friend.

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 18:11

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 18:11

I think he meant these .....TRI KNOBS
As I said before, most hardware stores have them.

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Follow Up By: mike w (WA) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 19:17

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 19:17

Shaker,

yes more like the tri knobs.

Unfortunately, wing nuts would be too hard on the fingers when they are cold, and too fidly

Mike

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Reply By: lancie49 - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 18:39

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 18:39

Dems da wuns Shaker..............

I've got a box ofem in the garage 'cos ya never know when ya gonna need one.
It always take them of something before it goes to the tip.
I never knew what they were called and I've never seen them out at retail.

Good find.........

lance

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Reply By: Louie the fly (SA) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 20:26

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 20:26

Mike, a long way from you, but D & D Barry in NSW are the go. We buy all sorts of machine elements from them. They have a huge range of stock.

D & D Barry

Louie.

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Follow Up By: Louie the fly (SA) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 20:29

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 20:29

Click on the Elesa+Ganter icon. They have probably the best range.

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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 23:03

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 23:03

I put a right angle bend in a piece of light steel rod and welded it to a nut of the appropriate size.

I use the with pieces of long thread with a hook bent in the end for securing all manner of things to my trailer or the spare wheel on the car. They work a treat.

Maybe I was just born too close to Scotland. But I really did it because I wanted them NOW and had the bits and pieces lying around the shed.

Duncs

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