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I have several teak folding deck chairs to restore. Some screws in a sheath(?) are missing. I took a complete sample to a local, national brand tool and hardware store. The store did not stock it and had no advice on where to find it. I left without asking exactly what to call this multi-part screw as I continue my search.

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folding-deck-chair-screw

What am I looking for?

Matt
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It's called either a 'Sex Bolt' or a 'Binding Post Bolt'.

Here's a page with some - https://www.grainger.com/category/ecatalog/N-1z0dryp

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    Also at mscdirect. – martineau Jun 13 '16 at 15:44
  • @Pete - Excellent pointer you gave. How do I shop for the size I need? For example, is it measured from end-to-end (screw top to screw top) in inches, or by a size number, or ... ??? – RJo Jun 13 '16 at 23:47
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    They're sized in the same way as normal bolts - i.e, length and width, except that the length can be the bolt or the barrel. Length does not include the height of the head, only the shaft. You want ones with long barrels, and the length of the bolt is pretty irrelevant as long as it goes in. For Deck Chairs, I'd recommend stainless steel if you can get it. – PeteCon Jun 14 '16 at 01:46