Where to find a shorter M6 bolt?

Aug 13th, 2017 11:22 am

#1

Kaitlyn [OP]: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 11520 posts; 1488 upvotes; GVR

Aug 13th, 2017 11:22 am

I have a M6 bolt like so:

and it is 25mm long. I'm in need of one that is 20mm long. I'll be heading out to Home Depot+Canadian tire soon, although I wasn't able to find an option on either of their sites.

Is there any sort of store that might specialize in bolts or have more of an assortment to choose from?

Aug 13th, 2017 11:32 am

#2

schade: Deal Addict; Dec 17, 2007; 2624 posts; 1615 upvotes; Alliston, ON

Aug 13th, 2017 11:32 am

Bolts Plus, Fastenal, brafasco (HD Supply)... Home depot should have it though. Or you can cut it to length with a grinder + cut off wheel or a hacksaw

Aug 13th, 2017 12:55 pm

#3

Rick007: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2010; 1724 posts; 1196 upvotes; Barrie ON

Aug 13th, 2017 12:55 pm

For the sake of convenience, I would also suggest cutting off the excess with a hacksaw or preferably a cut-off wheel on a Dremel tool.

Just thread on a nut before making the cut. When you remove the nut afterwards, it will clean out any damaged threads caused by the cutting.

+3

Aug 13th, 2017 2:58 pm

#4

lazybummer: Member; Nov 30, 2015; 440 posts; 229 upvotes; GTA, ON

Aug 13th, 2017 2:58 pm

I have gotten machine bolts from Brafasco a number of times that are not available at HD. In fact the HD helper sent me there. If you do go there I'd suggest you take the M6 bolt you have with you and they will try to find the right one for you.

Aug 13th, 2017 6:51 pm

#5

Kaitlyn [OP]: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 11520 posts; 1488 upvotes; GVR

Aug 13th, 2017 6:51 pm

lazybummer wrote: ↑ I have gotten machine bolts from Brafasco a number of times that are not available at HD. In fact the HD helper sent me there. If you do go there I'd suggest you take the M6 bolt you have with you and they will try to find the right one for you.

Thanks - Home Depot actually sent me to Fastenal but closed Sunday... I'll visit them tomorrow, otherwise Brafasco!

Aug 13th, 2017 7:50 pm

#6

schade: Deal Addict; Dec 17, 2007; 2624 posts; 1615 upvotes; Alliston, ON

Aug 13th, 2017 7:50 pm

Kaitlyn wrote: ↑ Thanks - Home Depot actually sent me to Fastenal but closed Sunday... I'll visit them tomorrow, otherwise Brafasco!

fastenal might not sell you an individual bolt, they will want you to buy a box of 50-100. Brafasco or Bolts Plus would be a better choice

Aug 13th, 2017 8:04 pm

#7

Kaitlyn [OP]: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 11520 posts; 1488 upvotes; GVR

Aug 13th, 2017 8:04 pm

schade wrote: ↑ fastenal might not sell you an individual bolt, they will want you to buy a box of 50-100. Brafasco or Bolts Plus would be a better choice

Ah, thanks. It seems they are very close to each other in Toronto, so here's hoping I have some success tomorrow!

Aug 13th, 2017 8:26 pm

#8

jrees: Deal Addict; Apr 24, 2007; 2579 posts; 877 upvotes

Aug 13th, 2017 8:26 pm

Yeah, Bolts + will the better bet for smaller quantities. It might cost a buck or two, but you won't have 49 left over at the end of the day.

Aug 13th, 2017 9:05 pm

#9

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12159 posts; 7351 upvotes; Paris

Aug 13th, 2017 9:05 pm

Lowes has a LOT of weird stock in their bins but fastenal/brafasco a better bet