✅ SOLVED Anybody have any thoughts on what this bolt might have been used for?

[creskol]

Thanks

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

rail road or telephone use?

I have fussed with those before...just can not remember where...sorry

 

[creskol]

rail road or telephone use?

I have fussed with those before...just can not remember where...sorry

Thanks .. I will certainly follow up on those ideas.

 

[DCMatt]

From ToolingU:

A type of bolt with a T-shaped head that matches T-slots in a machine table. T-head bolts are used for holding parts on a machine table.

DCMatt

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

T-bolt Manufacturer & Supplier

normally DC..i'd agree with you... this bolt does not have a flat surface to grip, if used in a table application as you describe...
perhaps I saw them laying about lamp poles, or some other switch stand along a rail road...


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[DCMatt]

Hey man. I don't make this stuff up. I simply find it on the internet and report it here.

OK, how 'bout this?


Manufactured to specifications of American Waterworks Association.

http://www.activescrew.com/home/activescrew/t-bolt-specs.pdf

DCMatt

 

[creskol]

Thanks guys .. A T-bolt it is! Nice work!