hex head bolts for Atlas CAL clamp?

[GSRswapandslow]

Im not very fond of the flat head screws for my Atlas CAL....i switch it quite often between my 6.5 and my t1x.....and i don't always have a flat head on me, but i do always have a hex set.

Has anyone replaced their flat head with a hex or torx? If so...link to bolts that fit with no modifications?

 

[Powder_Burns]

Take the bolt to your local hardware store and match it up.

 

[Army First]

I feel the same as OP, torx preferred but hex would do. The place I went is a local hardware with a nice selection but I struck out, it was the only place I tried so the search continues.

They might have a hex head that would work but that is not what I wanted so I passed those bins.

 

[Kasey]

Thanks for choosing an Atlas CAL! We have done special orders for contracts requesting a hex head, nothing torx. 10-32 x 1.25 under the head. A good hardware store will have the hex, maybe a torx... Good luck.

 

[XLR308]

I feel the same as OP, torx preferred but hex would do. The place I went is a local hardware with a nice selection but I struck out, it was the only place I tried so the search continues.

They might have a hex head that would work but that is not what I wanted so I passed those bins.

Why hex head and not just use an allen socket head cap screw ?

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Why hex head and not just use an allen socket head cap screw ?

Hex = allen??

 

[XLR308]

Hex = allen??

No a hex head bolt has a hex head a socket head cap screw is an allen or torx head.
Unless i have been wrong all these years.

 

[Tortuga]

I have heard the terms Hex and Allen used interchangeably, but in many circles there is a difference.

https://smile.amazon.com/10-10-32-1...&keywords=10-32+x+1.25&qid=1603245277&sr=8-12

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Get a fuckin throw lever and live a happy life

 

[Army First]

Why hex head and not just use an allen socket head cap screw ?

See @Tortuga post.

In my 40hr the majority is "Internal Hex" and Torx, a conversation with co-workers we would just say Hex and understand. There is very limited usage of Hex as you are thinking; if it is we say Hex head as I did above. My Hex or Torx remark is just a carry over from my 40hr.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

mcmaster.com will have what you need.

 

[Kasey]

Why hex head and not just use an allen socket head cap screw ?

Of course you are right, we call them "Socket Head Cap Screw".... I was told "Allen" as in "Allen Wrench" is a trade name thus the "Hex Wrench" header when searching for such tools and fasteners... They literally write books about fasteners. Thank you for the correction.

 

[XLR308]

See @Tortuga post.

In my 40hr the majority is "Internal Hex" and Torx, a conversation with co-workers we would just say Hex and understand. There is very limited usage of Hex as you are thinking; if it is we say Hex head as I did above. My Hex or Torx remark is just a carry over from my 40hr.

Not sure what your "40hr" is or means but all is good. Was just making sure you were looking for the correct item you needed.
Actually the most common and correct usage of a hex bolt is a hex head but again all is well.
I have ordered thousands of bolts and machine screws many of which were special order, special material or specific coatings and if you werent specific you end up with the wrong product.

 

[Snuby642]

The local Cat dealer has an exhaustive selection of grade hardware, not the cheap stuff.

Try them.

 

[Tortuga]

Not sure what your "40hr" is or means but all is good.

40hr=Job

 

[XLR308]

40hr=Job

Got it, i thought maybe spell check had struck again.
If he had said 84hr i might have got it

 

[Tortuga]

If he had said 84hr i might have got it

Or 168hr if he was active duty mil.