Recommendations for sourcing keel bolts for iron long keel

[graemefindlay]

Any recommendations for where to source new through keel bolts for an iron long keel?

It seems wrought iron or mild steel is the recommended material for this keel type.

Portsmouth area but anywhere is Hampshire is good

 

[Poignard]

A traditional blacksmith would be able to make wrought iron bolts.

West Dean College, near Chichester, runs blacksmithing courses.

The tutor might be able to put you in touch with former students who have set up in business in your area.

 

[graemefindlay]

A traditional blacksmith would be able to make wrought iron bolts.

West Dean College, near Chichester, runs blacksmithing courses.

The tutor might be able to put you in touch with former students who have set up in business in your area.

Awesome, thank you!

 

[Martin_J]

You might get mild steel studding for them off the shelf on Monday morning at M L (UK) Ltd., just at the bottom of the M275.

Turn off at the Esso fuel station when heading out of town, but go behind the Esso station (instead of onto the petrol forecourt) and it'll be just ahead of you...

Trade Counter | Fixtures & Fastenings | Steel Sales

 

[Martin_J]

Just scrolled further down the ML page... Stock of bolts and studding, individually or in bulk, from M3 up to M60 in size..!!

 

[graemefindlay]

You might get mild steel studding for them off the shelf on Monday morning at M L (UK) Ltd., just at the bottom of the M275.

Turn off at the Esso fuel station when heading out of town, but go behind the Esso station (instead of onto the petrol forecourt) and it'll be just ahead of you...

Trade Counter | Fixtures & Fastenings | Steel Sales

Superb, this is the info I was looking for!

 

[Martin_J]

No idea why I said Esso earlier. It's the "Shell" station, and the road behind I've have arrowed below. Red circular ML sign on the left in the picture, with parking right in front of their door.