Where can I nuts/bolts to fix my folding gardens furniture. Brass for win?

Try searching Ebay for "Solid brass Chicargo Screws"... you'll find exactly what you need in the finish and size you need. Good luck

helper
July 2016

screwfix got mine from there 6mmx40mm pk 10 £1.29. not brass but excellent , remember the hole size in the frame , don't want to be drilling out metal frame unless have to

bill
April 2015

I struggled to find any Brass bolts and sleeve and was reluctant to purchase online since may not fit ... I have just managed to but from B & Q a pack of 4 connector bolts which fit perfectly and make my chairs fully usable again for only £2.98 a pack ! The brass would have been perfect but I was prepared to compromise with these .. they have brown plastic ends ... but who really looks at bolts on a chair ? The bar code is 03208762 and the link - http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/nails-screws-fixings-hardware/furniture-hardware/joinery_connectors/-specificproducttype-connector_bolts/B-and-Q-Connector-Bolt-9370653?skuId=9671358

DIY Gal - London
April 2014

you can purchase these sleeve nuts from
ironmongery direct phone 0808 168 22 88

alan
August 2013

google M6 End caps and you can order them online.

jonny
May 2011

I am having the same problem to find any nuts/bolts for my chairs - did you have any luck in finding any?

Ja
May 2011

I think they are called "Sleeve Nuts", I found them on ebay, you will also need some m6 threaded bar.

Ebay link below.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-4-Sleeve-nuts-bed-fittings-bolts-New-/310084033012?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Beds_Mattresses&hash=item483272d9f4

Mark Pemby
July 2010

I have exactly the same problem with Winchester Garden Set bought 3 years ago from B&Q. Went back to the store for replacements but met with blank looks and directed to nuts & bolts section of the store. They are not selling this range any more but still sell similar using the same bolts.I contacted B&Q on line but they couldn't help either advising me that the screws and probably the furniture is from China. You would think B&Q would hold spares spares as this type of bolt is used across their range of garden furniture. So be warned if you are buying from B&Q. The bolt material is soft and the thread for the nut strips off. Iam going to a hardware store to get nearest size then add a sleeve to act as pivot. Don't use a full threaded machine screw as the threads will damage the hole in the wood. I may have to use a shouldered bolt nearest to existing and use 2 nuts (1 to act as a locknut) and washers to lock into position but stilll allows the arms of the furniture to pivot.

KES BURNLEY
June 2010

An independent hardware store or even somewhere like B&Q have brass screws. Just take with you one thats similar to what you want and decide if it needs a washer & nut/wingnut on it.

Chris P.Duck
April 2010