Ag Mech II Fasteners

Some examples of metal fasteners: (Select 3)

• machine bolts

• common nails

• rivets

• carriage bolts

• wood screws

Plow bolts are unique because:

• They are made out of wood

• They are only used on vehicles

• They have a tapered head that allows it to be flush with the metal's surface

• They have a slotted head

A __ is used on machine bolts and other bolts to fasten metal parts together

• cotter pin

• nut

• capscrew

• lock washer

A ___ is used to cut threads inside a hole, so that a bolt can be screwed into it.

• die

• t-bevel

• tap

• stove bolt

A ___ is used to cut threads on a round rod so that a nut can be screwed on.

• tap

• die

• sheet metal screw

• saw

A ____ has a round head and square shoulders underneath the head so it can bite into wood, or fit a square hole in metal.

• machine bolt

• cap screw

• stove bolt

• carriage bolt

A slotted or castle ___ is used along with a cotter pin to keep it from unscrewing.

• bolt

• nut

• machine screw

• plow bolt

Smaller _____ are inserted using a special tool. Larger _____ may be heated up, inserted into a hole, and then hammered flat to hold the metal parts together. (same answer for both blanks)

• rivets

• plow bolts

• sheet metal screws

• machine bolts

____ are usually smaller diameter bolts. They usually have a rounded head and may be turned with a slotted (flathead) or Philips screwdriver.

• stove bolts

• plow bolts

• machine bolts

• hex socket head bolts

A ___ bolt (AKA an allen screw) requires an allen wrench to to turn it.

• Philips head

• flat head

• torx head

• hex socket head