Gold Crown 3 cushion bolts

TheRanger · Aug 16, 2020

I recently bought a Gold Crown 3 and am missing several of the bolts that pull the rails down onto the slate.

Local hardware stores don't have anything similar and nobody has been able to tell me the specs of the bolt so I can try and find replacements online.

Does anyone know where I can purchase these from please?

Thanks.

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garczar · Aug 16, 2020

TheRanger said:
I recently bought a Gold Crown 3 and am missing several of the bolts that pull the rails down onto the slate.

Local hardware stores don't have anything similar and nobody has been able to tell me the specs of the bolt so I can try and find replacements online.

Does anyone know where I can purchase these from please?

Thanks.

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Might try here: https://www.classicbilliards.net/antique-parts-accessories/gold-crown-medalist.html

rexus31 · Aug 16, 2020

Bolts can be had at the hardware store.

TheRanger · Aug 16, 2020

garczar said:
Might try here: https://www.classicbilliards.net/antique-parts-accessories/gold-crown-medalist.html

Great, thanks.

I've sent them an email. Fingers crossed.

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ROB.M · Aug 17, 2020

Bolts

Good luck finding 3-1/4 long 3/8-16 bolts at any hardware store...
Quick n easy fix it to cut 4 inch lengths of 3/8-16 all thread.
You’ll need the star dome washers too...and of course the nuts’ too.

PS. If you use 3-1/2 bolts you’ll run the bolt up they the rail and blow out the rail cap and Formica...

Rob.M

rexus31 · Aug 17, 2020

ROB.M said:
Good luck finding 3-1/4 long 3/8-16 bolts at any hardware store...
Quick n easy fix it to cut 4 inch lengths of 3/8-16 all thread.
You’ll need the star dome washers too...and of course the nuts’ too.

PS. If you use 3-1/2 bolts you’ll run the bolt up they the rail and blow out the rail cap and Formica...

Rob.M

Guess I got lucky. My local Ace Hardware had them but I had to get Grade 8.

fastone371 · Aug 17, 2020

ROB.M said:
Good luck finding 3-1/4 long 3/8-16 bolts at any hardware store...
Quick n easy fix it to cut 4 inch lengths of 3/8-16 all thread.
You’ll need the star dome washers too...and of course the nuts’ too.

PS. If you use 3-1/2 bolts you’ll run the bolt up they the rail and blow out the rail cap and Formica...

Rob.M

I personally wouldn't use all thread, it is very soft, so soft in fact that it can be cut with a hacksaw. 3 1/2" bolts cut to 3 1/4" would work if you cant find 3 1/4". Great tip about blowing a hole through the top of the Formica, I wonder how many have done that???

Poolhalljunkie · Aug 17, 2020

TheRanger said:
I recently bought a Gold Crown 3 and am missing several of the bolts that pull the rails down onto the slate.

Local hardware stores don't have anything similar and nobody has been able to tell me the specs of the bolt so I can try and find replacements online.

Does anyone know where I can purchase these from please?

Thanks.

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Have you tried Fastenal?

iusedtoberich · Aug 17, 2020

ROB.M said:
Good luck finding 3-1/4 long 3/8-16 bolts at any hardware store...
Quick n easy fix it to cut 4 inch lengths of 3/8-16 all thread.
You’ll need the star dome washers too...and of course the nuts’ too.

PS. If you use 3-1/2 bolts you’ll run the bolt up they the rail and blow out the rail cap and Formica...

Rob.M

I'm not a mechanic, but saw your post and maybe I can help out. I order from this company weekly for the past 20 years.... Is this what the OP needs:

Edited for the screw length per the manual:
3/8-16 x 2 1/4 hex head low strength steel bolt
https://www.mcmaster.com/91247A633/

3/8 external star lock washer:
https://www.mcmaster.com/95584A211/

Both of the above are in packs of 25, so enough to do the entire table for $12 plus shipping.

They also have the bolts in grade 5 and grade 8 for a higher price. I doubt that is needed since its compressing wood, but I don't know for sure.

iusedtoberich · Aug 17, 2020

Here is one more type of washer that may work. I thought I saw these on some tables before, but might be misremembering.

https://www.mcmaster.com/90127A116/

<== not a mechanic

trentfromtoledo · Aug 17, 2020

iusedtoberich said:
3/8-16 x 3 1/4 hex head low strength steel bolt
https://www.mcmaster.com/91236A637/

2 1/4" hex head NOT 3 1/4"

2 1/2" is fine to.

TFT

GC3 service manual, top of page.

ROB.M · Aug 18, 2020

Opps

My bad.. brain fart.

Rob.M

TheRanger · Aug 18, 2020

Thanks for all the responses - really helpful.

I managed to find some 4" 3/8 hex bolts from a local tool maker. I'll either cut these down or pack out with washers for now.

I'm hoping to source a conversion kit from Brunswick to upgrade the table shortly in any case. They just came back to me today enquiring about colour so it's looking promising.

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jfred0826 · Aug 18, 2020

Just a warning. Did you sent Trent's GC3 installation manual in his post above??

TheRanger · Aug 18, 2020

jfred0826 said:
Just a warning. Did you sent Trent's GC3 installation manual in his post above??

Did I send the manual?

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iusedtoberich · Aug 18, 2020

I edited my post above with the link for 2 1/4 inch long screws if anyone ever clicks on it in the future.

trentfromtoledo · Aug 19, 2020

iusedtoberich said:
I edited my post above with the link for 2 1/4 inch long screws if anyone ever clicks on it in the future.

Cool, $hit happens. I was confused by anyone being confused about where to get a common bolt.

TFT

jfred0826 · Aug 28, 2020

TheRanger said:
Did I send the manual?

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No, sir. Trent posted a page from the manual identifying the correct bolt size. I was just wanted to ascertain if you saw that before continuing with the longer bolts. Apologies for not being clearer.

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