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Different LEG BOLTS

By insertcoin

4 years ago


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#1 4 years ago
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Has anyone ever seen LEG BOLTS like these (see attached photos) or know where to buy them? I recently picked up a couple early '80s Bally machines and one of them has these fancier leg bolts. I think they have been chromed but regardless, they have a different look than traditional leg bolts and I'd like to pick up enough to have a couple, complete sets. I've never seen them on any other pins and the prior owner didn't know where they came from. They fit perfectly and I'm wondering if they're used for something else, like appliances or boats, etc. Anyone know? Thanks!

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#2 4 years ago
 
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phalcon_2600

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Interesting... Never seen those before.

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#3 4 years ago
 
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MJW

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Quoted from insertcoin:

Has anyone ever seen LEG BOLTS like these (see attached photos) or know where to buy them? I recently picked up a couple early '80s Bally machines and one of them has these fancier leg bolts. I think they have been chromed but regardless, they have a different look than traditional leg bolts and I'd like to pick up enough to have a couple, complete sets. I've never seen them on any other pins and the prior owner didn't know where they came from. They fit perfectly and I'm wondering if they're used for something else, like appliances or boats, etc. Anyone know? Thanks![quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

I seen a guy use ARP bolt on a Nitro Groundshaker and it looked really good. Can’t remember if they were Allen head like your pics. Might do that as well If I figure out thread size and length.

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#4 4 years ago
 
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Look Nice, but Id hate to bump into that!

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#5 4 years ago
 
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Mitch

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Looks like a 3/8 hex head bolt. Try fastenall or brafasco

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#6 4 years ago
 
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American Pinball games use those type of leg bolts, but in black.

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#7 4 years ago
 
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Mitch

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#8 4 years ago
 
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ryan1234

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I would call that a- Socket head cap screw

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#9 4 years ago
 
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Security device so no one steals your legs at a show.

Because not everyone's tool kit has an Allen wrench that big!

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#10 4 years ago
 
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Quoted from OLDPINGUY:

Look Nice, but Id hate to bump into that!

For sure. That looks like a bruise or torn jeans waiting to happen.

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#11 4 years ago
 
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Those are socket head cap screws (SHCS). They are usually knurled around the head and I haven't seen chrome plated ones (they are typically black). You can also get low head ones that won't stick out so far.

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#12 4 years ago
 
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ccbiggsoo7

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……...and uglier than sin.

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#13 4 years ago
 
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MJW

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Here is what some other people have done ...

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#14 4 years ago
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Quoted from Mitch:

https://www.boltdepot.com/Socket_cap_(smooth)_Chrome_plated_steel_3_8-16.aspx
Actually called a socket cap bolt.

Thanks! That's PERFECT. They have just the items...and the caps are the perfect finishing touch!

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#15 4 years ago
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Quoted from Daditude:

For sure. That looks like a bruise or torn jeans waiting to happen.

I don't really understand how you'd "bump into" them. They don't stick out much more than a standard leg bolt...maybe 1/16" (I partially unscrewed them for the photos to give a better idea of their shape). But if you have a tendency to BUMP into your machines, I'd worry more about the plunger - that'll tear out your spleen.

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