Tmoose and screwman,
I've come to the same conclusion. These bolts are really meant to be shear pins; the threads are turned down to provide clearance through tight MMC holes that one would want for a shear application. To allow for misalignment of two or more members would either require 1)...
Hi Screwman,
Thanks very much. I think you're right that I may have mislead folks into thinking the shank or grip was the reduced part. However, this particular spec basically defines a full diameter shank and grip lengths out to 6+ inches.
I think combining the thoughts of unclesyd regarding...
I have a question about NAS6304 bolts. Along with reducing the head height, these bolts have a reduced major diameter. I have a foggy recollection that these may be intended for internal UNJF threads. However, since the thread contact area (and hence friction) is less, applying a 'standard'...