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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: rockymtnryan on October 17, 2012, 06:34:18 PM
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I have 2 Windtech clamps that are missing the bolts, rendering them useless. Is there somewhere I can find replacement bolts, or do I have to just buy whole new clamps. Ideas?
Thanks
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Is this something your local hardware store wont have?
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Is this something your local hardware store wont have?
Probably not. They're sort of specialized to audio/visual type stuff I think. I've looked locally in the past and couldn't come up with anything. I don't know anything about the technical terms of these things so the closest I could come up with was "Spigot Stud Adapters." Not quite right, but on the right track.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-8-Spigot-Stud-Adapter-W-1-4-3-8-Male-Screw-Thread-/220703778839
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=546497&is=REG&Q=&A=details
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I replaced the bolts that I think you are referring to. Look in your local hardware store for "socket head cap screws". I believe the screws for the windtech are metric, but I'm not positive on the size. Bring your clamp with you and find the right one to fit.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/socket-head-cap-screws/screws/fasteners/ecatalog/N-8n7
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you mean the bolt that you screw onto your clamp? if so, i have one u can have for free. PM me ur address
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I have 2 Windtech clamps that are missing the bolts, rendering them useless. Is there somewhere I can find replacement bolts, or do I have to just buy whole new clamps. Ideas?
Thanks
Yeah, my first thought is what are you talking about? If you're talking about the nickel plated thing that has the 5/8 inch male adapter on one end, I'd call that the stud. If you're talking about the screw the locks onto the stud, I'd call that the thumbscrew.
I bought a replacement thumbscrew from B&H (don't remember size though), but I don't know where you could get a replacement stud. You can also get a cap-screw from your local Lowes that will fit. It will work if you want to use an Allen wrench or pliars to tighten it. I used the capscrew for awhile, but got tired of it cause I couldn't tighten down well enough without carrying an extra tool with me. I wasn't able to find the right size thumbscrew in the hardware section of the store, so I ordered from B&H.
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He could get the stud from me for FREE :)
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Yes, this is the stud that is on the end of the clamp to screw on a stereo bar, or shock mount. Standard 5/8" thread.
Found one in a friend's gear bag, so I'm only missing one now.
PM sent.
Thanks
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He could get the stud from me for FREE :)
Maybe he doesn't swing that way. :hmmm:
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He could get the stud from me for FREE :)
Maybe he doesn't swing that way. :hmmm:
:P I am sending him my extra adapter as I only use my Windtech clamp for rainy days in the summer. my Windtech holds my umbrella :)
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Bean, all TS'ers are well aware that there is no free lunch in Pittsburgh without a good old rapeshackin'.
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Big thanks to Bean! Bolt arrived in the mail the other day. Can't say enough about the guys in this group; always willing to help each other out.
Cheers!
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Big thanks to Bean! Bolt arrived in the mail the other day. Can't say enough about the guys in this group; always willing to help each other out.
Cheers!
No problem Ryan ;)
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I'm going to bump this because I'm in need of this as well now. Anyone have any more ideas?
I've got a windtech that's missing this:
(http://i.imgur.com/yMAdz.jpg?1)
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I'm going to bump this because I'm in need of this as well now. Anyone have any more ideas?
I've got a windtech that's missing this:
(http://i.imgur.com/yMAdz.jpg?1)
You might want to try one of these. Remove the nut on the small end and throw that away, then use a file to flatten/remove the threads from the small end...
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100637760/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1&langId=-1&keyword=3%2F8+5%2F8+adapter&storeId=10051
Fill it with epoxy to give it additional strength from being crushed when you tighten the thumbscrew on the Windtech clamp.
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Alternatively, a stronger and more robust solution...
...start with one of these...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232829-REG/K_M_21700_000_01_21700N_Threaded_Adapter.html
Add one of these...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840839-REG/Kupo_KG000812_Hex_Stud_3_8_16_M.html
or this...
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202704468/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1&langId=-1&keyword=3%2F8+bolt&storeId=10051
Mod either of the above as needed to remove the unneeded ends, flatten threads, remove burrs and round edges with these...
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100351892/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=hack+saw&storeId=10051
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100208251/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1&langId=-1&keyword=metal+file&storeId=10051
...and then permanently affix them together with this...
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100401770/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1&langId=-1&keyword=super+glue&storeId=10051
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Awesome, thanks! Looks like a good rainy afternoon project. I needed to go pick up some duct tape anyway.