Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
(OP)
Hi all,
I would need a quick fastener to replace bolt & nut, the bolt measurements being:
between 7/16" / 1/2" length
1/16 diameter, or a bit smaller
Because of space constraints, the device that would take the place of the nut has to be relatively small.
Purpose: the two fasteners that hold harmonica covers; the harmonicist has to open his harmonicas frequently to adjust the musical pitch (tone) and the reed (blade) "height"... so now you may realize that I was really not sure of what forum to choose
Thanks very much in advance.
Yves
Montreal
I would need a quick fastener to replace bolt & nut, the bolt measurements being:
between 7/16" / 1/2" length
1/16 diameter, or a bit smaller
Because of space constraints, the device that would take the place of the nut has to be relatively small.
Purpose: the two fasteners that hold harmonica covers; the harmonicist has to open his harmonicas frequently to adjust the musical pitch (tone) and the reed (blade) "height"... so now you may realize that I was really not sure of what forum to choose
Thanks very much in advance.
Yves
Montreal





RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
rp
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
Thx rp.
YvesM
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
For now it's for personal use, then, after a test with a dozen or so (2 x each harmonica), if proven really useful, I would need a few dozens.
Then, as many, after their own test, for every friend/colleague harmonicist that I convince that those non-cumbersome, quick-install/quick-release fasteners suggested are operational (one harmonicist deals with a couple of dozens of harmonicas, or more).
For the record, I've tried a few solutions up to now (binder clips <www.ibmilw.com/images/baseitems/51686.jpg>, electrical wires twisted...), but there are too many drawbacks, so the device should really be the small bolts specified above (possibly without the thread, "pins", then), with "something else" than a nut that clips on the non-head end.
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
But they have got to hold quite firmly in place on their 1/16" diam. bolts/pins.
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
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... except much smaller, especially the socket part.
Small problem: It's probable that no such thing exists yet.
Making a smaller stud is not a big deal.
Making a socket is. It's worth studying the geometry of the Tinnerman part, to understand how the assembled stud/clip preload the parts against each other, and how the angles on the clip make the assembly separable. Note also that the clip comprises leaf springs, which cannot be arbitrarily shortened.
Perhaps a similar stud, with a caged wire fork socket, as in 'DOT' fasteners as used on very old convertible tops, tonneau covers, and pup tents.
Or maybe a stud that's notched less severely, with a HyperTac connector socket.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Quick fastener instead of bolt & nut (small)
There should be a way to find smaller versions in some industries. I'll sure search the Web with the key words "Ball-Stud Speed Clips" and variants, and then, be well documented to search hardware stores.
Yves
Montréal