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(Pack of 4) M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 Cross Dowel Barrel Nuts Centre Thread Furniture Unit Bed Cot (M4 x 12mm)

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Anything over 45 ft lbs is fine. I do not like going over 60 ft lbs of final torque. 60 ft lbs of torque on the barrel nut will net very close to 300 ft lbs of clamping force, that for me is max. Your receiver threads are aluminum, not hard to over stretch (distort) them. This can be dependent on what type of grease is used And the Grease Debate will never end. Now that we have Reactions Bars, it is the tool that should be used in lieu of the nylon upper receiver fixtures. They have just way to much flex in the design. But if it is all you have use it. When I do start on that upper again, I’ll not be using that handguard/barrel nut combo, but I’ll definitely be using the technique you layed out.

I agree with you on the fixture vs. reaction rod thing. I’m not comfortable torquing on an upper just supported by the pins. I’m probably overly cautious, but I break less poop that way. In a short time, I’ll have the correct tool for the job, a better upper and more forgiving barrel nut to work with, no more damn gap between the handguard & receiver, and oh-gee-darn... a spare upper receiver that’ll undoubtedly morph into a 6.5 CM setup and eventually another complete rifle. Funny how that keeps happening, ain’t it? They are a cylindrical shapes metal nut. One end of the cross dowel is usually slotted; this is to allow a flat head screwdriver to rotate the cross dowel so the threaded hole can be aligned with a bolt. The Furniture Cross Dowel Barrel Nut are cylindrical shaped metal nuts (metal dowels) used with furniture connector bolts to join two pieces of wood. The inside threaded hole is unusual in that it passes through the sides of the dowel. These furniture connector bolts can be used in conjunction with Tee Nuts, Half Moon Washers, Hex Nuts & Barrel nuts (Cross Dowels), Furniture Connector Nut Caps, and other components. When used together, they create a secure and sturdy connection.To install, the pieces of wood to be joined are aligned, then a bolt hole is drilled through one piece of wood and into the other. A dowel hole is drilled laterally across the bolt hole and the cross dowel is inserted into it. This is not one of those things,...... If more torque is better, then too much is perfect......Hope it helps Furniture connector bolts are specialised hardware designed for connecting and securing multiple furniture pieces together. They are known by various names, including Flat Head Furniture Bolts, Furniture Bolts, and Joint Connector Bolts. Our Furniture Connector Bolts feature a decorative flat low-profile head that is suitable for visible connections. They are equipped with a Hex (Allen Key) Drive on the head for easy insertion. These bolts offer a strong and reliable connection capable of withstanding the weight and stress of everyday use. These Cross Dowel are not just used in the furniture industry, they extremely versatile and can be used in many sectors.

They are available at Fastenright in thread sizes from M5 to M8 as standard, and lengths of 30mm and 35mm. Our Cross Dowel Barrel Nuts or 'B Nuts' for short are manufactured from a high quality Zinc Plated Steel, providing excellent strength and resistance against general factors such as weathering. Used mainly for providing strong connections between wooden panels or furniture beams such as within a bed-frame, these are a go to product for many DIY enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Coming complete with a threaded centre hole and a cross dowel head, these B-Nuts are able to be adjusted without removal from their original position, providing ease of use at all times.

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Easy assembly and disassembly: Connector bolts allow for convenient disassembly, making furniture transport and storage more manageable.

This, together with the relatively large head diameter, provides higher resistance to cam-out and they can be used with power drivers enabling faster installation and higher torque to be achieved. Strong and secure connections: Connector bolts provide robust and reliable joints, ensuring stability and longevity in furniture assembly. The popularity of furniture connector bolts in the furniture industry can be attributed to several reasons. Here are a few: Low Profile Barrel Nuts are available as standard in A4 Stainless Steel, making them ideal for applications that require protection from salt water corrosion. However, they can be used in any application that requires Stainless Steel.These connector bolts are not just used in the Furniture Industry, they are also used in various other industries including Shop Signage, Metal Fabrication, Engineering, construction, Carpentry, Structural Steel Fabricators and many other industries. Slotted Raised Countersunk Barrel Nuts are also available at Fastenright. Our full range of Barrel Nuts & Sex Bolts can be found here. Adjustable connections: These bolts enable adjustments in furniture positioning or alignment during assembly, allowing for flexibility in design and customization. No problem happy to help. I would think the aluminum Reaction Bar would be sufficiently strong enough to achieve the needed torque but maybe not, never having used one. The other thing is when your ready to try again pm me, and we can get together on the phone for a few minutes to help make sure it comes out correct.

Twin Hole and Headed Cross Dowels are also available. See our full range of Barrel Nuts & Sex Bolts here. The end of the cross dowel is slotted so that a screwdriver can be inserted to rotate the dowel so that its threaded shaft aligns with the bolt hole. The furniture connector bolt is then inserted into the bolt hole and screwed into the cross dowel until the wood pieces are held tightly together.

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