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Nut & Bolt Thread Checker (Inch & Metric)

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Amazon has Nut & Bolt Thread Checker (Inch & Metric), Original Version (SWTC-26) for $23.93. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $25+.

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Features:
  • Each Size Has A Nut And Bolt Checker On The Same Gauge. 26 Male/Female Gauges - 14 Inch & 12 Metric
  • Thread Sizes Are Permanently Stamped Onto Each Gauge (Inch In Red, Metric In White)
  • Inch Gauges Are Clear Zinc Plated, Metric Gauges Are Black Oxide
  • The Individual Gauges Rotate Freely On The Wire Cable For Fast Thread Verification

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    • This is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 3,000 ratings at Amazon.
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Amazon has Nut & Bolt Thread Checker (Inch & Metric), Original Version (SWTC-26) for $23.93. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $25+.

Thanks to Community Member IncompletePerfect for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Each Size Has A Nut And Bolt Checker On The Same Gauge. 26 Male/Female Gauges - 14 Inch & 12 Metric
  • Thread Sizes Are Permanently Stamped Onto Each Gauge (Inch In Red, Metric In White)
  • Inch Gauges Are Clear Zinc Plated, Metric Gauges Are Black Oxide
  • The Individual Gauges Rotate Freely On The Wire Cable For Fast Thread Verification

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 3,000 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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BluegrassPicker
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True, but the one in the OP is Made In USA. That's a good thing.
redcashmere
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This is made in the US, so if you are the type of person that says more things should be made in the states, this is one of those things. I would not buy another if you have one though.
sleeping
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this may be a little better deal

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LH87...6668462876

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Oct 25, 2022 02:44 PM
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lordvoom2Oct 25, 2022 02:44 PM
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Quote from Dealzez :
This is just off the top of my head, so maybe I'm overlooking something. But wouldn't it just be better to have an assortment of bolts/nuts in one of those labeled cases. Then just use those to figure out these sizes? As 1 they'd often have purpose in providing you with the corresponding bolt/nut you would be measuring to need. And 2 you can spin a loose nut/bolt on a fixed nut/bolt a lot easier then spinning this string of metal around one.

Spinning this entire cord around to thread onto any fixxed bolt/nut seems like a total hassle, especially if it was in a tight hard to get to space.
You can always do that but once you hit an uncommon size or thread pitch, you'll need a tool like this. It came in handy when I needed to replace a set screw in a size that is no longer produced.
Oct 25, 2022 02:44 PM
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richardho11Oct 25, 2022 02:44 PM
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It's made in the US! Thanks! Just purchased one. May not even use it once every few years, but if I ever need it, super nice!!
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Oct 25, 2022 02:45 PM
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nismos14Oct 25, 2022 02:45 PM
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14 inch and 12 metric. Lol

Thanks in for one.
Oct 25, 2022 02:46 PM
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DoctorK4Oct 25, 2022 02:46 PM
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But... then I won't have drag whatever dirty/greasy part I'm working on over to Lowe's to try it out on the gauge they have mounted in the hardware section...
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Oct 25, 2022 02:47 PM
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saluteyourshortsOct 25, 2022 02:47 PM
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Quote from Dealzez :
This is just off the top of my head, so maybe I'm overlooking something. But wouldn't it just be better to have an assortment of bolts/nuts in one of those labeled cases. Then just use those to figure out these sizes? As 1 they'd often have purpose in providing you with the corresponding bolt/nut you would be measuring to need. And 2 you can spin a loose nut/bolt on a fixed nut/bolt a lot easier then spinning this string of metal around one.

Spinning this entire cord around to thread onto any fixxed bolt/nut seems like a total hassle, especially if it was in a tight hard to get to space.
I think it would be faster to use this than to repeatedly take individual bolts/nuts out of a case and then put them back. And, while this may be more difficult to use in some tight spaces, you also can't drop and lose this in a tight space so easily like you can with an individual nut/bolt.
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Oct 25, 2022 02:51 PM
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JimBanvilleOct 25, 2022 02:51 PM
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Quote from DoctorK4 :
But... then I won't have drag whatever dirty/greasy part I'm working on over to Lowe's to try it out on the gauge they have mounted in the hardware section...
Several of the individual pieces on the those boards at my local lowes/HD are simply broken off/missing. Nice!
Oct 25, 2022 02:52 PM
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big mikeOct 25, 2022 02:52 PM
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Quote from Dealzez :
This is just off the top of my head, so maybe I'm overlooking something. But wouldn't it just be better to have an assortment of bolts/nuts in one of those labeled cases. Then just use those to figure out these sizes? As 1 they'd often have purpose in providing you with the corresponding bolt/nut you would be measuring to need. And 2 you can spin a loose nut/bolt on a fixed nut/bolt a lot easier then spinning this string of metal around one.

Spinning this entire cord around to thread onto any fixxed bolt/nut seems like a total hassle, especially if it was in a tight hard to get to space.
Biggest advantage is instead of going and digging out a bolt, trying it, then rinse and repeat, you can just work your way through the string until the size is about right and then you only have a couple choices SAE or MM to try, and this has a number of sizes you're not super likely to have or need to actually have a stash of nuts and/or bolts in. Obviously if the only part you can measure is captive it's less useful due to how difficult twisting the entire string is, though its not as bad if you make a "u" around the one you think is right and twist the whole string, but usually either the nut or bolt half of the equation is in your hand when you're trying to work this sort of thing out.

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Oct 25, 2022 02:52 PM
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gyrfalcon16Oct 25, 2022 02:52 PM
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It has a USA patent and says country of origin is US... but that doesn't mean it was completely manufactured in the USA. They could be sourcing all the parts from China or wherever and assembling them in a warehouse with 3 workers who keep the robot machines filled with parts.

Or it was made and assembled in China and they add their patent tag to it.
Oct 25, 2022 02:53 PM
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DealzezOct 25, 2022 02:53 PM
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Quote from saluteyourshorts :
I think it would be faster to use this than to repeatedly take individual bolts/nuts out of a case and then put them back. And, while this may be more difficult to use in some tight spaces, you also can't drop and lose this in a tight space so easily like you can with an individual nut/bolt.
I mean, you have to spin the entire cord (so, ball it all up and turn the whole thing while it's tangled in your hand is probably the best option) v.s. spinning a small item. So it's always going to be difficult to use on anything that's fixed in place. The tight spaces was just an addition to that.

It would be nicer if they made each of the metal bolt-nuts spin freely, so you just had to line it up and spin the individual metal piece.

Also, how "repeatedly" is just a matter of how well you can eyeball the width/thread in the first place. Likely would only take 1-3 guesses

*EDIT Great username by the way. man that brings back memories haha
Last edited by Dealzez October 25, 2022 at 08:56 AM.
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Oct 25, 2022 02:59 PM
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ArcticatOct 25, 2022 02:59 PM
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Quote from gyrfalcon16 :
It has a USA patent and says country of origin is US... but that doesn't mean it was completely manufactured in the USA. They could be sourcing all the parts from China or wherever and assembling them in a warehouse with 3 workers who keep the robot machines filled with parts.

Or it was made and assembled in China and they add their patent tag to it.

Yes, tag does not say "made in the USA"
Oct 25, 2022 03:11 PM
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WooHoo2YouOct 25, 2022 03:11 PM
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Quote from Dealzez :
This is just off the top of my head, so maybe I'm overlooking something. But wouldn't it just be better to have an assortment of bolts/nuts in one of those labeled cases. Then just use those to figure out these sizes? As 1 they'd often have purpose in providing you with the corresponding bolt/nut you would be measuring to need.
Honestly that is what I do too but it does have its downsides:
-if your nut or bolt is in the wrong labelled bin then your 'measurement' is incorrect.
-a lot of those assorted nut / bolt sets are pretty low quality. You could have a correct match but low quality threading making something seem like mismatch. Hopefully the threading on these is more precise.
-what happens if you are out of a certain size of nut / bolt?
Quote :
And 2 you can spin a loose nut/bolt on a fixed nut/bolt a lot easier then spinning this string of metal around one. Spinning this entire cord around to thread onto any fixxed bolt/nut seems like a total hassle, especially if it was in a tight hard to get to space.
True, but fumbling with a loose nut / bolt then having to return it to the labelled bin (hopefully the correct one!) then grab another is also a hassle in its own right.
Oct 25, 2022 03:13 PM
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polymorphicdealOct 25, 2022 03:13 PM
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Quote from LeasedJet :
I guess I have a knock off version, which I paid $5 less for, it looks exactly the same minus the branding dog tag on the end it has never let me down. Can someone explain to me why this version is 'better' and is a frontpage deal?
Where is your link and when did you get it. Hard to judge without those details.
Oct 25, 2022 03:13 PM
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lottathoughtOct 25, 2022 03:13 PM
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Quote from Dealzez :
This is just off the top of my head, so maybe I'm overlooking something. But wouldn't it just be better to have an assortment of bolts/nuts in one of those labeled cases. Then just use those to figure out these sizes? As 1 they'd often have purpose in providing you with the corresponding bolt/nut you would be measuring to need. And 2 you can spin a loose nut/bolt on a fixed nut/bolt a lot easier then spinning this string of metal around one.

Spinning this entire cord around to thread onto any fixxed bolt/nut seems like a total hassle, especially if it was in a tight hard to get to space.
That is a good theory. But I think you are missing a few things.

There are the nuts and bolts you see a lot...and those that you may see only a couple of times....ever. The expense of keeping that many trays of nuts and bolts...some of which you will rarely ever use....will far outprice this.
Think that is an exaggeration? Keep in mind...you will not only need to keep all the sizes and all the thread patterns....you will also need to keep all the lengths of bolts....unless you are suggesting to keep an entire wall of nuts/bolts..just for measuring.

Then there is the case that most people use nuts and bolts they have...of some sizes. And probably will not replace them until they run out.

And if you have kids, I can promise you that the sizes will get a little mixed up.

And that's just off the top of my head.

BTW....instead of trying to spin this entire string around a nut/bolt....why not just spin the nut/bolt in question into the counterpart until you find a match?
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Oct 25, 2022 03:16 PM
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dep411Oct 25, 2022 03:16 PM
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Just take your bolts, screws to Ace. They have these things by the loose nuts and bolts.
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Oct 25, 2022 03:17 PM
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DealzezOct 25, 2022 03:17 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You :
Honestly that is what I do too but it does have its downsides:
-if your nut or bolt is in the wrong labelled bin then your 'measurement' is incorrect.
-a lot of those assorted nut / bolt sets are pretty low quality. You could have a correct match but low quality threading making something seem like mismatch. Hopefully the threading on these is more precise.
-what happens if you are out of a certain size of nut / bolt?

True, but fumbling with a loose nut / bolt then having to return it to the labelled bin (hopefully the correct one!) then grab another is also a hassle in its own right.
If you can't remember and are uncertain of which bin you *just* grabbed the bolt/nut from, you could merely spin it into the corresponding nut/bolt in your set as confirmation in addition to visually comparing it to the other ones in that bin.

If you used a specific size to which you are out of a particular bolt/nut size in one of those kits then, let's be real, that kit has already paid for itself and you need to restock that particular size anyways.

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