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[TowerTalk] matching bolt grades to the application

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Subject: [TowerTalk] matching bolt grades to the application
From: w7why@mail.coos.or.us (Tom Osborne)
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 01:02:44 +0900
Ron Majewski wrote:
> 
> Hello to all-
> 
> I'm installing a roof tower on my house and have a question about
> bolt grades.  My local hardware store sells grade 3, 5, and 8 bolts.
> The tower loading will place some bolts under tension, while others
> will be under shear.  The manufacturer makes no recommendation as to
> bolt grade.
> 
> Are there any rules for choosing bolt grades given a specific load
> situation?
> 
> Thanks in advance and 73,
> 
> Ron (W8RU).

Hi Ron.  Just go with the grade 8 and you'll never have to worry. 73
Tom W7WHY

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