Screwdriver for M6 Roofing Bolts

[RDB85]

Any recommendations on a screwdriver for roofing bolts? I’ve a 5.5mm flat head and an 8mm but they don’t seem to do it.

I’ve seen this below but it’s very expensive:

SNAP-ON LARGE BLAD INSTINCT SOFT GRIP SCREWDRIVER. COLOUR - RED. RARE! NEW | eBay

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[nicebutdim]

12mm flat head or Armeg roofing bolt driver.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armeg-TWGBDX-Impact-Roofing-Driver/dp/B0977HK6RL/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=1UQEOUA49VG2G&keywords=roofing+bolt+driver&qid=1686497791&s=music&sprefix=roofing+bolt+driver%2Cpopular%2C91&sr=1-1

 

[Rockingit]

Armeg roofing bolt driver.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armeg-TWGBDX-Impact-Roofing-Driver/dp/B0977HK6RL/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=1UQEOUA49VG2G&keywords=roofing+bolt+driver&qid=1686497791&s=music&sprefix=roofing+bolt+driver%2Cpopular%2C91&sr=1-1

Want one.

 

[RDB85]

12mm flat head or Armeg roofing bolt driver.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armeg-TWGBDX-Impact-Roofing-Driver/dp/B0977HK6RL/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=1UQEOUA49VG2G&keywords=roofing+bolt+driver&qid=1686497791&s=music&sprefix=roofing+bolt+driver%2Cpopular%2C91&sr=1-1

I’ve found this in B&Q I’ve just got wait for stock as none of the stores by myself have any:

Magnusson Standard Flat head Screwdriver SL-12.0mm x 200mm

Ergonomically designed handle for a comfortable grip and ease of use

www.diy.com

 

[Rockingit]

I’ve found this in B&Q I’ve just got wait for stock as none of the stores by myself have any:

Magnusson Standard Flat head Screwdriver SL-12.0mm x 200mm

Ergonomically designed handle for a comfortable grip and ease of use

www.diy.com

The trouble you may have is that the blade is too fat to sit in the groove. I'd take a bolt into a store and have a good match-up before parting with two beers.

 

[RDB85]

The trouble you may have is that the blade is too fat to sit in the groove. I'd take a bolt into a store and have a good match-up before parting with two beers.

Not a bad idea. It’s mainly for bell boxes. The older ones have M6 bolts in them. I can’t see any slimmer tip screw drivers.

 

[nicebutdim]

Want one.

Buy the longer version.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have an old massive Stanley screwdriver with about a 11-12 mm slotted head which fits roof bolts perfect

I paid 20 pence for it at the local bootfare

 

[RDB85]

I have an old massive Stanley screwdriver with about a 11-12 mm slotted head which fits roof bolts perfect

I paid 20 pence for it at the local bootfare

This one:

Stanley 065143 FatMax Screwdriver Flared 12.0 x 250mm https://amzn.eu/d/6oj5EFL

 

[Dustydazzler]

This one:

Stanley 065143 FatMax Screwdriver Flared 12.0 x 250mm https://amzn.eu/d/6oj5EFL

No

Its an old 100 series acyclic handle one , its massive about 16 inches long

 

[RDB85]

No

Its an old 100 series acyclic handle one , its massive about 16 inches long

EBay:

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Vintage Stanley Screwdriver Model 100 plus slot head 10mm Tip Heavy Duty | eBay

<p>Vintage Stanley 100 plus slot head screwdriver 10mm Tip. </p><p>I’ve owned one of these many years one of the toughest out there </p><p>Condition is used but clean</p>

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[pc1966]

I also looked for an 11mm square socket for driving the typical roofing nuts, though in recent times I have got flanged nuts instead (oh-er!) that take a standard 10mm hax socket, etc.

Never found one, mostly square (or bi-square) sockets are massive impact things for the railway industry

 

[Dustydazzler]

EBay:

RARE Stanley Sweetheart USA No 100 Plus Flat Head Screwdriver | eBay

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Vintage Stanley Screwdriver Model 100 plus slot head 10mm Tip Heavy Duty | eBay

<p>Vintage Stanley 100 plus slot head screwdriver 10mm Tip. </p><p>I’ve owned one of these many years one of the toughest out there </p><p>Condition is used but clean</p>

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Yeah its llike the second one , but a much bigger version. as i say its absolutely massive , biggest screwdriver I have ever seen.
I wouldn't pay £20-25 for it thou.

 

[Dustydazzler]

This one might be ideal

stanley screwdriver | eBay

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[nicebutdim]

@RDB85

Do you own a grinder?

 

[RDB85]

@RDB85

Do you own a grinder?

I don’t. Bit excessive for removing a bell box.

 

[davesparks]

I also looked for an 11mm square socket for driving the typical roofing nuts, though in recent times I have got flanged nuts instead (oh-er!) that take a standard 10mm hax socket, etc.

Never found one, mostly square (or bi-square) sockets are massive impact things for the railway industry

A 13mm 12 point socket should fit if I remember correctly.

 

[LeeH]

Roofing bolts now have 10mm serrated nuts with a PZ2 head now don’t they? Not seen old school ones for years.

 

[LeeH]

These are supplied around me, no spanner or flat head needed

Tray Bolts & Nuts

Roofing/Tray Bolts

www.robsonproducts.co.uk

 

[DPG]

These are supplied around me, no spanner or flat head needed

Tray Bolts & Nuts

Roofing/Tray Bolts

www.robsonproducts.co.uk

Yes, much better than old style roof bolts.

 

[SparkySy]

A long while ago I made a roof bolt driver from an old 16mm spade bit, grind the pointy tip off and the cutting edges of the bit until flat! Works a treat and it has a 6mm hex shank so will work in the impact driver or 6mm hand driver!

 

[nicebutdim]

These are supplied around me, no spanner or flat head needed

Tray Bolts & Nuts

Roofing/Tray Bolts

www.robsonproducts.co.uk

Never seen those in any local wholesalers.

 

[pc1966]

These are the ones we often get:

M6 x 12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut x 100

M6 x 12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut - 35% off. Bright Zinc Plated (BZP) All Sizes in Stock Order online or call us today Next Day Delivery - UK mainland

directchannel.uk.com

They have traditional shallow slot head but the serrated flange nuts. They also offer them in hot-dipped galvanised for outdoor stuff:

M6x12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut x 100 (HDG)

M6x12mm Roofing Bolt & Nut x 100- 35% off. Cable Tray Nut & Bolt Set - All sizes in stock Available in Zinc Plated & Galv & Stainless Steel. Order online or call us today Next Day Delivery - UK mainland

directchannel.uk.com

(in reality the look a lot duller and rougher than the photo there)

 

[LeeH]

Never seen those in any local wholesalers.

CEF. I know that’s a swear word on here but my branch is great.

 

[nicebutdim]

These are the ones we often get:

M6 x 12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut x 100

M6 x 12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut - 35% off. Bright Zinc Plated (BZP) All Sizes in Stock Order online or call us today Next Day Delivery - UK mainland

directchannel.uk.com

They have traditional shallow slot head but the serrated flange nuts. They also offer them in hot-dipped galvanised for outdoor stuff:

M6x12mm Cable Tray Bolt & Flange Nut x 100 (HDG)

M6x12mm Roofing Bolt & Nut x 100- 35% off. Cable Tray Nut & Bolt Set - All sizes in stock Available in Zinc Plated & Galv & Stainless Steel. Order online or call us today Next Day Delivery - UK mainland

directchannel.uk.com

(in reality the look a lot duller and rougher than the photo there)

Hex nuts are something of a luxury

CEF. I know that’s a swear word on here but my branch is great.

Local branches stock only std roofing bolts from Olympic Fixings.

 

[freddo]

Roofing bolts now have 10mm serrated nuts with a PZ2 head now don’t they? Not seen old school ones for years.

Nice, only the cheap rubbish version available locally, with horrible square 0.5mm thick nuts. I usually use mushroom head hex screws and serrated nuts now.

 

[littlespark]

Best screwdriver for old style flat head roofers is, of course, someone else’s.