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Climbing Hold Bolts

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Shane Zentner · · Colorado · Joined Nov 2001 · Points: 205

Hello,
I ordered 100 holds for my new woody and forgot to get bolts. That said, is there a specific kind of bolt needed for climbing holds? Can someone recommend a store to get these bolts, or should I order them from the company where the holds came from? Home Depot?

Again,this training wall thing is new to me. The T-Nuts are installed, I just need the bolts (and a wrench).

-Thank you!

Mike Knight · · Detroit, MI · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 55
rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847

Every hold I have ever bought came with a bolt.
All [standard head] use a 5/16 Allen key but some [flat head] use a 7/32 key.

Those prices in the link above are ridiculous. If your holds don't come with bolts go to Home Depot. Wait till you get the holds to see what type of bolt you need, standard or flathead.

Luc Ried · · Batesville, AR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 440

Try cheapholds.com this is where I have ordered dozens of bolts from for my home wall

rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847
Standard head 3/8-16

Flat Head 3/8-16

Certain lengths are way cheaper than others.
Michael Brady · · Wenatchee, WA · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 1,316

They are called Socket Head Cap Screws or SCHS.
Depends on the T-nut you use. It has been a long time since I have done any course-setting but I could have sworn they were 1/2 - 13.

DO NOT go to home depot! They will bend you over. Find a fastener distributor, at a bare minimum go to Fastenal.

Chris Rice · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 55

A quick Google search will bring up lots of mail order options - some with pretty nice prices. Figure out what lengths you need for the hold you have first. And buy extras - bolts seem to walk off now and then.

nick callahan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 0

Try affordableclimbing.com good prices and great customer service.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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