Topic: ISO Windtech clamp bolts - ideas?

[rockymtnryan]

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

[runonce]

Is this something your local hardware store wont have?

[achalsey]

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

[pocono_pete]

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

[F.O.Bean]

you mean the bolt that you screw onto your clamp? if so, i have one u can have for free. PM me ur address

[stevetoney]

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.

[F.O.Bean]

He could get the stud from me for FREE

[rockymtnryan]

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

[SmokinJoe]

He could get the stud from me for FREE

Maybe he doesn't swing that way.

[F.O.Bean]

He could get the stud from me for FREE

Maybe he doesn't swing that way.

  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

[audBall]

Bean, all TS'ers are well aware that there is no free lunch in Pittsburgh without a good old rapeshackin'. 

[rockymtnryan]

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!

[F.O.Bean]

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

[achalsey]

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:

[stevetoney]

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:

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