Mark,
Not ignorant...elevator bolts are exactly like the typical stove bolts you
are used to. The only difference is that the head is exactly and perfectly
flat such that when tightened into wood or metal there is nothing sticking
up or out like the domed-topped stove bolts. The term got applied because
elevators run on iron rails. The rails needed to be vertically fastened but
something needed to be made to allow the wheels to pass the fasteners
without the slightest touch and the bolt heads became therefore a part of
the road bed the wheels ran on. Elevator bolts are typically very hard grade
8. They come in sizes. They are available at large olde-time hardware
stores.
You question is a very good question. I personally think all questions are
good. I learn a lot from this forum and am thankful for this list and the
people on it.
-Eddie-
Houston, TX
> Gents,
> At the risk of sounding ignorant (because I am), what are 'elevator
> bolts'?