Red Horse 32 #1 Posted July 23, 2018 This may seem a bit esoteric but does anyone know who make the bolts for Wheel Horse. There are about 3 different logos on bolt heads I can think of offhand but I have no idea who the manufacturers were. Does anybody know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted July 23, 2018 Having been on RS for many years now and seeing how "frugal" the Pond family was, my guess is whatever brand you could get the most pieces for the price! Not a bad thing, just conservative! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,907 #3 Posted July 23, 2018 I thought those symbols represent the grade. One thing for sure, that old hardware is MUCH better than today's. I can remove every single bolt and nut from a 1960s tractor without breaking or striping one, yet try that on a 10 year old anything and half of them will be striped or broken off 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #4 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) Where ever In can, stainless hardware. Always Never-Seez. Fastenal, good source. Lowes too. Edited July 23, 2018 by Tankman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #5 Posted July 24, 2018 If there are any markings on the head besides the grade markings it is the manufacturer's ID. Grade markings are the 3 or 6 marks. I worked in that segment of manufacturing for a little over 45 years. All bolts must have the manufacturers ID on them and it is registered with government, so it is traceable in case of failure or whatever. I know in the collector car circle they try to make a lot out of that and it may vary depending on the location of the plants. Who is closer and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #6 Posted July 24, 2018 I have found a lot of Millers Falls hardware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,472 #7 Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) When redoing a tractor I often buy from Bolt Depot using the Wheel Horse parts list as a guide. Everything comes packaged by size and labeled. Been buying from them for six or seven years and they are are high quality. https://www.boltdepot.com/Catalog.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnNvaBRCmARIsAOfZq-3aJLCWoXA63e9m21B61BidFgh5-CpFqJ6z_Zv2a9LPd3L3ZjTRtmIaAg9gEALw_wcB They have an excellent two page fastener guide. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Printable-Tools/Fastener-Basics.pdf Edited July 24, 2018 by Lane Ranger 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,835 #8 Posted July 24, 2018 @Lane Ranger Do you buy the 18-8 stainless or the 316 stainless? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,472 #9 Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) I bought 18.8 for one project tractor. Edited July 24, 2018 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,472 #10 Posted July 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: I bought 18.8 for one project tractor. 3 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: @Lane Ranger Do you buy the 18-8 stainless or the 316 stainless? Oliver 2-44 : This is what Fastenal Engineering says about 18.8 vs 316 stainless steel fasteners | Fastenal https://www.fastenal.com/en/82/engineering-faq The 316 stainless steels have 2-3% molybdenum added while the 18-8 series stainless steels do not. While it has comparable strength characteristics, 316 and 316L stainless steel have a higher degree ofcorrosion resistance due to the addition of the element molybdenum. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,835 #11 Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks! @Lane Ranger, good info! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,961 #12 Posted July 25, 2018 12 hours ago, pfrederi said: I have found a lot of Millers Falls hardware Massachusetts? I was born and raised near there. Nice little town... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #13 Posted July 25, 2018 19 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Massachusetts? I was born and raised near there. Nice little town... Yes They were know for high quality tools but later also turned out fasteners Marked MF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,961 #14 Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, pfrederi said: Yes They were know for high quality tools but later also turned out fasteners Marked MF Cool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 32 #15 Posted June 4, 2019 Sorry guys but it was not Millers Falls. It was Midwest Fasteners. That much I know but who were the other suppliers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
