ocfe Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hi there. I've just dug out my fast-fold screen, and found that there are no bolts to join the screen onto the base. Does anyone know if you can use a normal bolt rather than a FastFold Crank, and what size I'd need? I imagine the cost of the fast fold part will, although the right thing for the job be expensive to replace? Any pointers welcome!Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Reckon they are M8's, and they are cranked to be tool-free. You may be able to use an M8 set screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I **think** they're an Imperial equivalent to the M8. We have had to repair a clients screen recently, and M* bolts will get a turn or so in before binding on the thread. If it's a proper Da-Lite Fastfold, then you can get hold of spares from Da-Lite via a distributor in the UK. I'd have expected them to be a £10 or so for a set of 6, but don't quote me on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Having bought the extra braces to go with a 12' square screen and being astounded at how cheap the set was; I'd contact Harkness without a second thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepytom Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 they are all different! I have some harkness hall fastfolds and a couple of screenworks screens - I think that the screenworks ones are compatible with dalite in terms of bolts and popper positions. weirdly my 2 "identical" harkness 6x4.5foot screens have different popper layouts meaning that each surface only fits on its own frame. harkness recently quoted me £30+VAT for a set of 6 bolts (£5 each what a bargain!) - makes a bit of threaded rod bent in a vice seem like a very attractive option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Repairing the frame of a client's fastfold... I think it's screenworks, the cranks seem slightly larger than M6, definitely smaller than DAlite ones. Anyone know what size bolt I'm looking for? Thanks Yorkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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