Q: What wood works well with this bolt?
The wide head suits softer woods such as pine especially well, since it spreads the compressive force instead of concentrating it at a small point of contact.
00N1540 - 40mm Large Head Bolt, 1/4-20 Quick-Connect
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Particularly useful for softer woods, such as pine, these bolts have a larger head for distributing the compressive force. Often used with a cross dowel.
Made of steel and finished in bronze. 17mm dia. head. Requires 4mm hex key.
The wide head suits softer woods such as pine especially well, since it spreads the compressive force instead of concentrating it at a small point of contact.
Yes, this 1/4-20 quick-connect large-head bolt takes a 4mm hex key to drive and tighten.
Match the length to your panel thickness: shorter bolts around 40mm to 50mm suit thinner assemblies, while 70mm and 90mm options reach through thicker stock into the cross dowel.
Yes, it's designed to thread into a matching cross dowel rather than a plain nut, which is what lets it draw a joint tight in softer material.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | Head diameter 17mm; overall length 40mm, 50mm, 70mm or 90mm |
| Compatibility | Accepts a 4mm hex key; pairs with a matching 1/4-20 cross dowel |
| Includes | Bolt |
| Color/Finish | Bronze finish |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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1/4-20 Quick-Connect Large-Head Bolts
Particularly useful for softer woods, such as pine, these bolts have a larger head for distributing the compressive force. Often used with a cross dowel.
Made of steel and finished in bronze. 17mm dia. head. Requires 4mm hex key.