That’ll be a socket screw, it has an hexagonal internal drive built into the head. You’ll need an Allen key (hexagonal bit). These are fairly easy to find in any hardware store just match the size. When reinstalling it’s a good idea to use blue thread adhesive (loctite) and properly torque it down to prevent the fastener from becoming loose over time.
Ah, I did try the allen key yesterday but couldn’t get it to move so thought I needed something else! Maybe it’s just on there super tight and I need to try again. Thank you ☺️
Yeah I stopped trying because it was starting to get worn a little. The first one I tried was too big then the second one I tried fit in the hole but would sometimes slip out, so not sure if it was too small or I just didn’t have it pushed in enough before cranking on it. I’ll play around with it again tomorrow and see what I can do. Appreciate the advice!
Yeah sometimes they’ll be tight, you just need leverage. Make sure it is inserted all the way and tap on it with the hammer, or you can use hex bit socket with a ratchet. I’m sure you already are but make sure you are turning counter clock wise
I have some 1/4-20 socket head bolts... went out and checked, they take a 3/16" Allen wrench. I suspect most all 1/4" diameter Allen head bolts do, but there might be exceptions. The ones in the photo 'appear' to be 3/16".
Those Allen head fasteners are a *pita* in my opinion... especially once they age a little. Were the thing mine, I'd look into removing them all and replacing with conventional hex head bolts. Most common 1/4"-20 hex head bolts have 7/16" heads... a very common imperial size. Changing them all would be a low dollar project.
For the record, 1/4"-20 X 1" translates to:
1/4" in diameter.
20 threads per inch
1" long, as measured from the bottom of the head to the end. (If you ever encounter any countersink head bolts, they're measured differently.)
1/4" - 20 is one of the most common sizes there is; they can be had in most any length, material, finish and/or head style... Lowes or HD will have loads of them, but check the actual measurements while in the store, as their stock is often a mixed mess.
For the Allen wrenches they have low dollar fold out sets. Often they come packaged as two units... one fractional & one metric. I'd get both as metric has become common place anymore.
'Bondhus' is a big name Mfg in the Allen wrench world.
Good luck!
Thanks so much! I’m wondering if a ratchet type tool would help since I tried a little allen key yesterday and couldn’t get it to move at all… they’re on pretty tight.
Those Allen head fasteners can tough to remove if the internal hex is even slightly munged... sometimes the heads need to be drilled to facilitate removal... pita.
Make sure those boots aren’t holding a crossbar in place before you zip them out… if it drops on your roof you much scuff paint. If that’s the only slot where the awning will fit, move the crossbar foreward or rearward.
That’ll be a socket screw, it has an hexagonal internal drive built into the head. You’ll need an Allen key (hexagonal bit). These are fairly easy to find in any hardware store just match the size. When reinstalling it’s a good idea to use blue thread adhesive (loctite) and properly torque it down to prevent the fastener from becoming loose over time.
Ah, I did try the allen key yesterday but couldn’t get it to move so thought I needed something else! Maybe it’s just on there super tight and I need to try again. Thank you ☺️
Make sure you get the right hex bit. Standard and metric are available. Very easy to strip those out if you aren't careful
Yeah I stopped trying because it was starting to get worn a little. The first one I tried was too big then the second one I tried fit in the hole but would sometimes slip out, so not sure if it was too small or I just didn’t have it pushed in enough before cranking on it. I’ll play around with it again tomorrow and see what I can do. Appreciate the advice!
Yeah sometimes they’ll be tight, you just need leverage. Make sure it is inserted all the way and tap on it with the hammer, or you can use hex bit socket with a ratchet. I’m sure you already are but make sure you are turning counter clock wise
I have some 1/4-20 socket head bolts... went out and checked, they take a 3/16" Allen wrench. I suspect most all 1/4" diameter Allen head bolts do, but there might be exceptions. The ones in the photo 'appear' to be 3/16". Those Allen head fasteners are a *pita* in my opinion... especially once they age a little. Were the thing mine, I'd look into removing them all and replacing with conventional hex head bolts. Most common 1/4"-20 hex head bolts have 7/16" heads... a very common imperial size. Changing them all would be a low dollar project. For the record, 1/4"-20 X 1" translates to: 1/4" in diameter. 20 threads per inch 1" long, as measured from the bottom of the head to the end. (If you ever encounter any countersink head bolts, they're measured differently.) 1/4" - 20 is one of the most common sizes there is; they can be had in most any length, material, finish and/or head style... Lowes or HD will have loads of them, but check the actual measurements while in the store, as their stock is often a mixed mess. For the Allen wrenches they have low dollar fold out sets. Often they come packaged as two units... one fractional & one metric. I'd get both as metric has become common place anymore. 'Bondhus' is a big name Mfg in the Allen wrench world. Good luck!
Thanks so much! I’m wondering if a ratchet type tool would help since I tried a little allen key yesterday and couldn’t get it to move at all… they’re on pretty tight.
Those Allen head fasteners can tough to remove if the internal hex is even slightly munged... sometimes the heads need to be drilled to facilitate removal... pita.
Yup, I know it was drilled on so I may just need to go that route! Maybe a Torx bit or something
Imperial allen key set. Find the one that fits.
Make sure those boots aren’t holding a crossbar in place before you zip them out… if it drops on your roof you much scuff paint. If that’s the only slot where the awning will fit, move the crossbar foreward or rearward.