Converting skates yourself - What bolts to use?

[MushyBushy 1]

I'm wanting to convert some ice skates to inline myself but I'm struggling to find the rights nuts/bolts to secure the new chassis

I've read in the below topic that you need tee nuts but I can't seem to find anything suitable. Can anyone help me out?

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/44573-how-to-do-a-ice-to-roller-conversion/

Some of the photos aren't working in here & it seems to the those ones that I need the most!

Thanks

[fatwabbit 93]

6/32 or 8/32 tnuts, with corresponding 1/2" or 5/8" bolts. It could be philips or hexagonal drive.

I prefer 8/32 but the 6/32 works just as well. The 6/32 gives you a little more to play with in terms of error for placing the holes. You might want to get the bolts with a flange head, which then removes the need for a washer.

Hope it helps... which reminds me that I need to stock up on tnuts and bolts.

[darmin 2]

6/32 or 8/32 tnuts, with corresponding 1/2" or 5/8" bolts. It could be philips or hexagonal drive.

I prefer 8/32 but the 6/32 works just as well. The 6/32 gives you a little more to play with in terms of error for placing the holes. You might want to get the bolts with a flange head, which then removes the need for a washer.

Hope it helps... which reminds me that I need to stock up on tnuts and bolts.

Hey where do you get your Tnuts from?

[kerr 1]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#tee-nuts/=bpr0xn

[darmin 2]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#tee-nuts/=bpr0xn

Hey thanks for that, but I am in Australia,same state as "fatwabbit". though having those pictures now will make things a lot easier.

[kerr 1]

Oh sorry but fatwabbit I think had them shipped from the US

[fatwabbit 93]

Darmin, have you converted your skates yet? I'm getting a resupply of tnuts and bolts. Dont get the ones from Bunnings, as they charge you like $6 for 4 tnuts.

The ones I get from the US will come in imperial measurements, but they are real cheap. The last time I bought them, I had enough for 5 sets of skates (10 per skate, 20 per pair)... let me know and I can send some up to you.

[darmin 2]

Darmin, have you converted your skates yet? I'm getting a resupply of tnuts and bolts. Dont get the ones from Bunnings, as they charge you like $6 for 4 tnuts.

The ones I get from the US will come in imperial measurements, but they are real cheap. The last time I bought them, I had enough for 5 sets of skates (10 per skate, 20 per pair)... let me know and I can send some up to you.

Hey No got keith to do the first set for me. Looking forwards to trying the sprungs out. After that though will be doing the mounting myself.

[fedorov#91 0]

Anything else that can be used instead of tnuts? Think the ones I got are too big