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Cross Dowels/ Barrel Nuts
Cross Dowels and Barrel Nuts
M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 Cross Dowels and Barrel Nuts
Cross Dowels are also known as Barrel Nuts and Dowel Nuts. Cross Dowels are used to provide extremely strong joints and can be used in a variety of ways; including corner joints, framing and general flat pack furniture. They are ideal to use in conjunction with Furniture Connector Bolts.
We stock these barrel nuts with various threads including M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10; these threads are available in the centre of the cross dowel or off centre. They are also stocked in a variety of lengths to suit all applications. We do also stock few Twin Hole Cross Dowels.
When choosing the correct cross dowel it is important to consider
- The Diameter of the Cross Dowel
- The Thread of the Cross Dowel
- The Position of the Thread on the Cross Dowel (centre or off centre)
- The Length of the Cross Dowel
- The Finish of the Cross Dowel
Cross Dowels | Barrel Nut | Frequently Asked Question
Do you stock your cross dowels in the UK?
All our Cross Dowels in In-Stock in our London Workshop.
How to order REPLACEMENT Cross Dowels?
1) Check the diameter of the hole where the Cross Dowel
Usually
- M4 and M5 is 8mm in diameter
- M6 is 10mm in diameter
- M8 is 12mm in diameter
- M10 is 16mm in diameter
However; other diameters are available dependent on uses and manufacturers
2) Check whether the Cross Dowel is Centre Threaded or Off-Centre Threaded.
3) Measure the diameter of the Threaded Hole
o M4 is 4mm in diameter
o M5 is 5mm in diameter
o M6 is 6mm in diameter
o M8 is 8mm in diameter
o M10 is 10mm in diameter
What does M5, M6, M8 and M10 means?
M5, M6 and so on refers to the thread bar size and the thread pitch the cross dowel will accept.
Do you stock any other size Twin Hole Cross Dowels?
We only stock what is available online. If you cannot find the size you are looking for, you might be able to use two smaller cross dowels as an alternative.
What is the difference between Imperial and Metric Cross Dowels?
We only stock Metric Cross Dowels. This refers to diameter of the thread and the thread pitch of the cross dowel. If you require imperial cross dowels, they are much harder to find in the UK. You could consider also purchasing replacement bolts and moving across from Imperial to Metric.
My bolts only turn once or twice, then it stops. What’s is the issue?
You must have an Imperial Threaded Bolt. You should consider purchasing a replacement Metric Bolts.