ProfessorAronnax
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The bolt kit should be a standard part of the package. It's like getting that cool battery operated toy for Christmas without batteries 
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rapidiver:The bolt kit should be a standard part of the package. It's like getting that cool battery operated toy for Christmas without batteries
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Yes, it should be included but it usually is not. I buy 5/16" stainless threaded rod and cut it to the lengths I need. Stainless nuts, washers and lockwashers are available in all marine supply stores and most hardware and big-box home stores. I always buy more than I need and keep spares in my bag for the inevitable times when washers and wing nuts "jump" into the water.
smoritz0370
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Really? Both my singles wings and doubles bands have always come with hardware. But having an extra set is a really good idea...
If you are buying your own hardware look for 316 or 18-8 or if you are metrically inclined (either ISO or DIN) look for A4.
If you are buying your own hardware look for 316 or 18-8 or if you are metrically inclined (either ISO or DIN) look for A4.
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Thought I'd just fill you all in on a great deal i just found. Walmart has an adjustable Reebok free weight hand system.It is two grips that lock into 16 different weights each weight is just over 1lb so it is a total of 16lbs of weight for $14.00! I just sprayed each weight with galvanizing spray so they won't rust. Total cost was $17.00!
-Jacobi
-Jacobi
captain
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jsmith89:
You could have gotten them for a third the West Marine price at Ace or True Value hardware. Of all the marine stores West has the highest prices by a wide margin.
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Captain,
Actually I looked first at Lowes but their prices were nearly double because West Marine had a store wide sale leading up to January first (when they have to pay taxes on their stock)
-Jacobi
Actually I looked first at Lowes but their prices were nearly double because West Marine had a store wide sale leading up to January first (when they have to pay taxes on their stock)
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What's up with bolting the wing and plate together? They don't come with bolts 'cause they aren't intended to be bolted together.
I guess some divers bolt them together to make things easier to deal with when they are off the cylinder. Seems to me that if you want to do this then a trip to the hardware store is in order.
I'm curious what these manufacturers say when someone asks, "where's my bolts?" And how come Tobin is the only guy that's addressed this issue?
How 'bout getting a STA? They do come with bolts, BTW.
I guess some divers bolt them together to make things easier to deal with when they are off the cylinder. Seems to me that if you want to do this then a trip to the hardware store is in order.
I'm curious what these manufacturers say when someone asks, "where's my bolts?" And how come Tobin is the only guy that's addressed this issue?
How 'bout getting a STA? They do come with bolts, BTW.
D1V3R
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with my sigle tank rig, i leave 'em bolted together, so I can just drop the wings& backplate on the tank as if it were a jacket bc
with doubles, i leave them seperate and just assemble then on site, which only takes like 30 seconds with wingnuts
with doubles, i leave them seperate and just assemble then on site, which only takes like 30 seconds with wingnuts
