On Oct 21, 7:27*pm, "Buerste" wrote:
I have a new product project that needs a 1/4-20 threaded stud x 2" long,
attached to a 3/16" thick steel strip. *I could just use a bolt but the bolt
head would get in the way. *A carriage bolt would work but would involve
punching a square hole in the 3/16" strip. *Is there a off-shelf fastener
that I could stake in the strip? *I've seen such but what do you call them
and are they standard off-shelf part? *Would it be cheaper to bite the
bullet and punch the square hole? *(I hate square punches and dies!)

It'll be a cool product and I'll explain all once I get legal status on it.