New Tool Boxes and Watertight Cases for Sale!

Our new product line of Bolton Tool boxes and Watertight cases has arrived! Please take a look at the link to do your holiday shopping. We will ship your order out ASAP!

http://www.boltonhardware.com/category/bolton-tools/tool-box-tool-case-tool-chest/

What is a lathe and how is it used?

Metal lathes are handy tools that hold an object and spin it on a central horizontal axis. You can shape symmetrical items and create your own products. Most craftsmen use lathes for turning, making bushings, spindles, prototypes, models and many other uses. Lathes are great for people that own their own metal shop or enjoy metal working. You can easily use other tools as lathes free up your hands. Metal lathes are designed for precise machining of relatively hard materials. Metal lathes are used by many large companies to turn out top quality tools and fittings. Many buy these items, not realizing they can use a metal lathe in their own shop. Home users are learning that metal lathes can be invaluable to their projects. Lathes also is perfect for the home user who likes to do projects themselves. Mini lathes are capable of doing many types of work and are often used by hobbyists who make parts for other hobbies such as microscopy and astronomy. These machines have the capabilities and precision to be used in many different ways. If you like to experiment and invent new things, lathes are perfect for making special tools and parts for various projects.



Bolton Hardware offers you the absolute best when it comes to lathes and accessories & carries a huge assortment of lathe accessories, combo lathes and mills, bench metal lathes and lathe parts. Bolton Hardware sells lathes according to your requirements, and we offer many to choose from. Metal lathes, mini lathes and combo lathes are a few of the products we have to offer. We produce only top of the line quality products and offer every day low wholesale prices.


When it comes to metal lathe accessories, we have a large assortment to suit your needs as well. Stands, drill chucks, PCS insert tool holders and face mill cutters are a few of the lathe accessories you will find here. We also carry a milling attachment which is a convenient and standard accessory for our lathes. Whether your needs are commercial or for your own home shop, you will find combo lathes and mills, machine lathes, bench metal lathes and all your lathe needs right here at the best prices available!

Bolton Hardware offers you the absolute best when it comes to lathes and accessories.

Shop for metal lathes online today at http://www.boltonhardware.com/metal-lathes/

How To Choose The Appropriate Door Hinge

Door Hinges: An Unappreciated Necessity


While few individuals spend a great deal of time contemplating the complexity of door hinges, unless in the process of remodeling or building, they are a vital part of every day life. There are many different types of door hinges—brass hinges, stainless steel door hinges, commercial door hinges, etc.—all of which Bolton Hardware carries. Door hinges play a big part in the functionality and security of your home or business door, which is why it is important that you choose the right door hinge or door hinges when remodeling or building. If you are doing the project yourself, it is important to educate yourself in the vast array of door hinge types. The most popular door hinges, stainless steel door hinges and brass hinges, are commonly used due to their durability. Commercial door hinges are best suited for businesses, due to the heaviness of the doors commonly used and the frequency of the doors being opened and closed.



Unsure of what type of door hinge is best for your home or business project? Simply consider the grade of the door in question and its purpose, then choose an appropriate door hinge. For example, a solid wood, heavy door requires heavy duty hinges. Also consider the location of your home or business. Durable door hinges such as a stainless steel door hinge are most suitable for areas along the coast due to the environment and weather. Wear and tear on commercial door hinges can be much greater than that of standard door hinges for your home, therefore, you should use commercial door hinges or commercial spring hinges when choosing them for your business. Commercial spring hinges are best used for automatic, self-closing doors. There are many other types of door hinges, each made with a specific purpose, such as screen door hinges, butt door hinges (most often used with modern doors), parliament door hinges (swing 180 degrees), etc. You can find both simple and decorative door hinges, depending on your taste, that suit just about every purpose. With so many door hinges to choose from, it’s important to make sure that each hinge you choose is the right one.



Properly measuring your door hinge is important for ensuring that they are installed properly. Our door hinges can be installed using screws, glue, & nails. There’s a way you can measure your door hinge simply with the use of coins. If you are able to place a dime in the corner of the hinge, without any space around it, it’s a ¼” round door hinge. But if you’re able to place a quarter in the corner of the door hinge, you have a 5/8” round door hinge. When purchasing or making door hinges, make sure that you look at the shape of the hinge piece on the door to ensure that it is the right fit.



For more information about our door hardware, door hinges or installation call 1-800-471-4070 or visit us at http://www.boltonhardware.com/.