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Old 01-19-18 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SB_Greg
Is it really possible to find a french threaded bolt at a hardware store as @Chombi1 suggested? That would seem to be the easiest solution if it is possible.
I don’t think so. I ordered some M5 1.0 bolts and they did not fit into an old French clamp. I even ordered longer bolts to Love he short bolt issue. I had to order them from some industrial supply company. Fortunately they were a cheap test.
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