who sells these? 4 inch bolts for twin tank bands

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

Hello,

I have a Dive Rite backplate which I have been using for my twin tanks. The bolts are about 5.5 inches long which are not the best size for a Dive Rite back plate. These tend to dig into my back as Dive Rite makes its plates with far less of a curve than other back plates. I was wondering if there are any stores and online retailers that sell 4 inch bolts for twin tank bands?

http://www.leisurepro.com/p-xsssstb...^157354258633-sku^XSSSSTBHW@ADL4LP-adType^PLA

I would also like to ask other folks who use Dive Rite plates, what is the length of your bolts and if you experience the same problem with DR back plates while diving doubles?

Thanks.

Sinbad

 

[Don'sBayou]

Hello,

I have a Dive Rite backplate which I have been using for my twin tanks. The bolts are about 5.5 inches long which are not the best size for a Dive Rite back plate. These tend to dig into my back as Dive Rite makes its plates with far less of a curve than other back plates. I was wondering if there are any stores and online retailers that sell 4 inch bolts for twin tank bands?

http://www.leisurepro.com/p-xsssstb...^157354258633-sku^XSSSSTBHW@ADL4LP-adType^PLA

I would also like to ask other folks who use Dive Rite plates, what is the length of your bolts and if you experience the same problem with DR back plates while diving doubles?

Thanks.

Sinbad

Those are 18-8 stainless. They should be available at Ace Hardware for way less than 20 bucks.

 

[divad]

Yes, Ace hardware for less than 5 bucks a piece. I would just cut the ones you have with a hacksaw.
They shouldn't be sticking out past the fastener at all.

 

[divad]

I would also get several of these:








DGX 5/16-18 Delrin Thumbwheel Nuts, Set of TWO

$3.50

 

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

Thanks guys.

 

[thatmark]

@CAPTAIN SINBAD

Since no one else has mentioned it and it's a great place to find all sorts of hardware online, www.mcmaster.com . A quick search got me to McMaster-Carr filter on the left side by stainless steel and thread size. You'll just have to figure out what to do with the extras since they are in packs of 5 or 10 in the lengths you are looking for. Also, and apologies if I'm telling you something you already know, if you do take a hacksaw to the ones you have now, put a nut on and run it up the threads past where you will make the cut so once you're done you can use taking the nut off to smooth the threads.

Mark

 

[Jack Hammer]

You can also just grind or cut the existing bolts to length. If you're looking for new ones, most the big Internet retailers sell them.

 

[divad]

@CAPTAIN SINBAD
if you do take a hacksaw to the ones you have now, put a nut on and run it up the threads past where you will make the cut so once you're done you can use taking the nut off to smooth the threads.

Oh yeah, I forgot that part. It also might help to turn the blade sideways if your hacksaw will let you.

 

[stuartv]

Or you can use all-thread, like what comes in this kit:

Replacement Bolt Kit for Doubles Bands | Dive Gear Express®

Then you adjust the height of the end that goes through the BP to whatever you want it to be.

 

[divad]

Or you can use all-thread, like what comes in this kit:

Replacement Bolt Kit for Doubles Bands | Dive Gear Express®

Then you adjust the height of the end that goes through the BP to whatever you want it to be.

Where's the sport in that?



Actually, those are good if you want mess around different different tail-weight-type weight configurations.