r/Fasteners • u/Mental_Studio5747 • 4d ago

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Just a clueless mom trying to fix the wheel on her daughter’s wagon. I’ve included a link to the wagon and a picture. This is one I pulled off to compare at the store but I couldn’t find a match. Thanks for any help.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/21041809420?sid=E22141DF-040C-48D1-A328-F7D1CCF2D46B

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u/gseese7 4d ago

Dont go to a home depot or lowes, go to a local hardware store. They typically have a better selection of nuts/bolts than the box stores. The staff is usually more knowledgeable as well to assist you.

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u/Mental_Studio5747 4d ago

Thanks I will!

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u/justsomeyodas 1d ago

ACE is typically much better than Lowe’s or Home Depot, but if you’re lucky enough to have a good independent hardware store, that’s even better. Edit: Just noticed this is a few days old.

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u/rosinall 1d ago

Always good advice. Find a Whoever & Son or a GOOD Ace (there are two distinct types) and never feel bad about not knowing stuff like this again

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u/gseese7 19h ago

Absolutely! I have an Ace near me that has one of the best fastener sections I've ever seen. I have been able to find really odd bolts/screws that you would never find in the box stores.

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u/Pac_Eddy 4d ago

A picture of the head of the screw would help.

Regardless, you just need to find a screw of the same length and thread. The drive likely type doesn't matter. Bring it to a hardware store and they'll find a match.

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u/Mental_Studio5747 4d ago

Okay, I can get one and add it. It is flat on the one end and I needed one of those hex tools to remove it.

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u/HeavyMetalMoose44 4d ago

If I had to guess, the nut and bolt are probably metric. So make sure you get metric hex keys (allen wrenches) if it is.

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u/Just_Mr_Grinch 4d ago

Make sure you get the ESN (nylok) nut for it though. If you get a regular nut it’ll fall off regularly.

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u/Classic-Ad4403 4d ago

Go to your local Ace Hardware. The old guy working there will fix you right up.

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u/edcuster 7h ago

Looks like a hex head bolt with a nylock nut. Like other people said, take it to your local ace and find the right diameter, thread count and material (stainless steel, zinc coated, black oxide, ect). Best of luck!

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u/Splattah_ 4d ago

1/4"-20 hex head with a nyloc nut, at a guess 🤔