Billiards table bolts

[AllAmericanJock]

I got a billiards table that has carriage bolts in it now and wanted to know if I can replace them and go with a hex head bolt so I could tighten the bolts up better. The carriage bolts are ok, but when tighten up some of them they just turn and since the head is dome there is nothing to grip to stop it from turning as the nut is tighten. My main concern was is there a reason that carriage bolts were used originally or does it not matter the type of bolt used. Any information or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mr. Bond]

I got a billiards table that has carriage bolts in it now and wanted to know if I can replace them and go with a hex head bolt so I could tighten the bolts up better. The carriage bolts are ok, but when tighten up some of them they just turn and since the head is dome there is nothing to grip to stop it from turning as the nut is tighten. My main concern was is there a reason that carriage bolts were used originally or does it not matter the type of bolt used. Any information or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

I guess the model doesn't matter if you can adequately explain where the bolts in question reside and what their function is. Photos are even better.

I'll also add that typically there IS a reason why a particular type of bolt is used. Sometimes they can be replaced with something else with no problems. Sometimes not.


See also: Talk To A Mechanic forum.

 

[yurdun4]

I got a billiards table that has carriage bolts in it now and wanted to know if I can replace them and go with a hex head bolt so I could tighten the bolts up better. The carriage bolts are ok, but when tighten up some of them they just turn and since the head is dome there is nothing to grip to stop it from turning as the nut is tighten. My main concern was is there a reason that carriage bolts were used originally or does it not matter the type of bolt used. Any information or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

If you are talking about the legs yes you can.

 

[AllAmericanJock]

It is for the frame of the table, I will post pics as soon as possible. Is there any way to prevent the carriage bolts from turning since the heads are dome shaped and the square part underneath the head is stripped out in the wood. Are carriage bolts primarily used for frames in pool table construction? The table is high end and high quality construction.

 

[pdcue]

It is for the frame of the table, I will post pics as soon as possible. Is there any way to prevent the carriage bolts from turning since the heads are dome shaped and the square part underneath the head is stripped out in the wood. Are carriage bolts primarily used for frames in pool table construction? The table is high end and high quality construction.

Is the table new-ish or antique? Antiques often had square head on top a rounded
dome type frame bolts.

You really need a pic if you want an answer that will help.

But no, carriage bolts are not typical. If they are long enough, put a nut and washer on the head end. Otherwise, get some longer ones, or better yet - hex head bolts and washers of the appropriate dimensions.

Dale

 

[AllAmericanJock]

Its a Vitalie pool table.

 

[pdcue]

I got a billiards table that has carriage bolts in it now and wanted to know if I can replace them and go with a hex head bolt so I could tighten the bolts up better. The carriage bolts are ok, but when tighten up some of them they just turn and since the head is dome there is nothing to grip to stop it from turning as the nut is tighten. My main concern was is there a reason that carriage bolts were used originally or does it not matter the type of bolt used. Any information or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

If you are talking about the bolts visible in the pic, replace with hex head by all means.

Dale

 

[AllAmericanJock]

Yes, the bolts that are visible. They are the bolts of the frame and cross members beams.