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inbusbout

English translation: Allen screw

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Dutch term or phrase:inbusbout
English translation:Allen screw
Entered by: Johan Venter

18:13 Feb 1, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metallurgy / Casting
Dutch term or phrase: inbusbout
This is a piece about knives and I would be most grateful if you could help. "De heftplaten zijn van zwart Micarta, vastgezet met inbusbouten." If you wish to have a look at the knife in question, follow this link: http://www.brentsandowknives.com/range/fk.htm The knife is teh top one called Tactical 1.
Johan Venter
Czech Republic
Local time: 17:54
Allen screw
Explanation:
They're also called Allen screws
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FullCircle (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 17:54
Grading comment
Henk Peleen's answers were helpful, but I think this is the word I was looking for, thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2Allen screw
FullCircle (X)
3socket screw
Henk Peelen


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
socket screw


Explanation:
is volgens mij het meest gangbaar

internal wrenching bolt
recessed-head screw
socket screw
socket-head screw

Henk Peelen
Netherlands
Local time: 17:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Allen screw


Explanation:
They're also called Allen screws

FullCircle (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 17:54
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Henk Peleen's answers were helpful, but I think this is the word I was looking for, thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Pierre Drion
4 hrs
agree  11thmuse: Wordnet 2.0: allen screw = Noun 1. a screw with a hexagonal hole in the head
13 hrs
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