Bolt Shop – Fastenings – Auckland – New Zealand

Volopini Project

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:27:00 GMT

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Bolt Shop Supplied The Tauhara College Evolocity Team

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 04:15:00 GMT

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Garden Frames – A Fastening Solution From The Bolt Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:44:00 GMT

The Garden Frame Problem

One of the issues Matt faced was that the old timber garden frames that held up the grapes had seen better days and needed to be demolished. Not wanting to build new timber garden frames, Matt came to us seeking a solution.

To paint a picture of the property, imagine if you can a large 70’s style home set on the classic Kiwi quarter acre, fully fenced with concrete block walls, in Auckland’s central suburbs.

The original garden frame had been constructed from 2×4 timber lengths bolted to the concrete block wall and some old string threaded through metal screw eyes. Not wanting to repeat this setup Matt was hoping that we could provide him with a fastening that he could anchor to the block work and would be strong enough to protrude from the wall by 180mm so that he wouldn’t have to plant “hard up” against the block wall.

The Solution

Matt says “When I met the guys at Bolt Shop, I knew I’d come to the right place to get exactly what I had in my mind. Within moments, they had me sketching out my plans and then they took me on a quick tour around the shop to show me everything they could recommend for my project”

Interpreting what Matt wanted (he already had stainless cable (wire rope) and crimps sorted) we suggested Drop-In Anchors, Lifting Eye Nuts, Eye-Hook Bolts and Threaded Rod. He also needed the right sized masonry drill to finish the job.

“Because I’d just come off having surgery my energy wasn’t the best when I did this weekend project so I’m glad I chose to use steel fastenings instead of timber to make the garden frames. All up the project took less than an hour plus it’s bloody bulletproof , this time it will definitely outlast me.” says Matt

Here’s a list of what Matt used for his garden frame

8 x M10 Lifting Eye Nuts
2 x 1 Metre M10 Steel Threaded Rods
12 x M10 Drop-In Anchors
3 x M10 190mm Eye Hook Bolts
15 metres of stainless cable (3mm wire rope) and half a dozen wire rope crimps

Tools Used To Construct The Garden Frame

22mm Hammer Drill
12M x 150mm Masonry Drill
600mm Swage Crimp Pliers
335mm Wire Cutters

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Drunk Goat Racing

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:54:00 GMT

Michael Franklin and the Drunk Goat Racing Team

Hi I’m Mike owner, driver and also builder of this 1966 GTO.

I’ve built with the help and sponsorship from the BOLT SHOP, they have supplied the majority of the specialise bolts that they carry in stock and if something wasn’t available the team at Bolt Shop would go above and beyond to source just what I needed, they’re an awesome bunch and they’ve never let me down.

The Bolt Shop – They’ve Never Let Me Down.

We have just had our first race meet for the season spring nationals 29/11/2015. Unfortunately, we only had two runs on this day because we had a few problems with an oil leak and converter problems but still ran an 8.2-second and hit 167mph. This coming January on Saturday the ninth (09/01/2016), we will be at the nitro shootout at Meremere drag way and hope to complete our first ever 7-second run at over 170mph.

I would like to give big thanks to the BOLT SHOP and its staff for the transportation of the car to the track and towing of the car at the track and their on-going help and support.

I hope to see you on the track someday, many thanks,

Michael Franklin and the Drunk Goat Racing Team

The Car:
1966 GTO Pontiac, stock chassis with back halves kit, steel body, and full glass

Engine:
560 blown alcohol BBC, dart block, dart 360 heads

Blower:
871 TBS race blower, O/D 50: 1

Trans:
BTE powerglide, stall 5000rpm

Driveshaft:
4 ½ carbon fiber

Diff:
Chrome molly FAB 9, 40 spline axles, 4:11 pro gears, ladder bar set up

Wheels:
American racing pro series, Front 15×3.5 with MT 26×4.5x15Rear 15×15 double bead locks with MT 32x16x15

Rear:
15×15 double bead locks with MT 32x16x15

If you’re a racing fan or car mad lad or lady who’s working on a project car, from time to time you’ll need an experts help for your fastening needs – when that time comes give one of our team a call and they’ll show you exactly why Mike uses them too – you can find our contact details here

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SPIROL Releases Solid Pins Design Guide

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:53:00 GMT

SPIROL International Corporation has expanded its solid pin standard product offering and has introduced a new solid pin design guide with easy to read schematics and diagrams.

The guide also offers guidelines for selecting the proper material and finish, and has information on installation methods. It also contains the most up to date specifications for its newly updated solid pin standard product offering.

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