Where to buy brass carriage bolts?

[Irrelevant]

Beer or whiskey of your choice Brass rod. Thread it. Brass nuts brazed to end. File down to get cap head and square part for the carriage portion…..profit?

Interesting idea.

 

[choc dogs]

Interesting idea.

It’s a better idea about 4 whiskeys in.

 

[SixPoint]

I'll say it slower for those in the back... B R A S S

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Forgive me for trying to help. I thought when you said: "So now I have to either go with silicone bronze or round-headed screw." that meant you realized brass was out. Did you break the bolt that attaches one of the seats? In building cedar strip canoes I've had no issues with stainless to attach the seats even with the angle. Good luck in your search.

 

[Irrelevant]

Forgive me for trying to help. I thought when you said: "So now I have to either go with silicone bronze or round-headed screw." that meant you realized brass was out. Did you break the bolt that attaches one of the seats? In building cedar strip canoes I've had no issues with stainless to attach the seats even with the angle. Good luck in your search.

Sorry for the snark on that last post.

I can find the brass rounded screws here in town for under a buck. Thanks for the help.

 

[SixPoint]

Sorry for the snark on that last post.

I can find the brass rounded screws here in town for under a buck. Thanks for the help.

No worries. That probably sounds like your best bet. Hope it turns out.

 

[Jwill]

Could you square off a nut with a grinder, then screw it all the way down against the head of the round headed screw with some loctite to sort of make a carriage bolt?

 

[Irrelevant]

Could you square off a nut with a grinder, then screw it all the way down against the head of the round headed screw with some loctite to sort of make a carriage bolt?

Yes. But the point of the carriage bolt is to provide something to tighten the nut against while maintaining a smooth top. So the screw provides the ability to hold the hold while tightening the nut, so there's really no need to jimmy rig that. I'm left with a not smooth top, but I think I can use a little clear caulk to prevent any scratches.