Rudedog U.S.A. 3/4" Speed Bolt Quickie Bolt #5010 — 3/4" Diameter, Extra Coarse Thread, Welded & Loose Nut

Rudedog U.S.A. 3/4" Speed Bolt #5010 is a heavy-duty quickie bolt with welded and loose nuts designed to pull two steel members tightly together for fast temporary connections.

This Speed Bolt (often called a "Quickie Bolt") by Rudedog U.S.A. is engineered to speed up the process of assembling connecting plates and beams. Featuring an extra coarse thread, a welded 1 7/16" nut on one end and a 1 1/4" loose nut on the other, the #5010 is intended to clamp two members together quickly so a standard bolt can be installed afterward. Manufactured in the USA, it’s not intended to replace permanent bolts but to streamline alignment and temporary holding during ironworker and rigging operations.

How does the #5010 Speed Bolt make assembly faster?

The coarse threads and combination of a welded and loose nut let you draw two plates close with fewer turns, saving time when aligning connection holes. Use it to hold members in place while you insert and tighten the permanent bolt.

• Extra coarse threads reduce the number of rotations needed to tighten.
• Welded nut on one end anchors the bolt during installation.
• Loose nut provides the final clamp force and easy adjustment.
• Speeds alignment of beams and plates for subsequent bolting.

What are the physical specs and fit details?

The Rudedog #5010 is a 3/4" diameter speed bolt with standardized welded and loose nut sizes for common ironworker applications. Its lengths and nut sizes are optimized to bridge typical connection gaps while providing secure temporary clamping.

• Bolt diameter: 3/4" with extra coarse thread pitch.
• Welded nut size: 1 7/16"; loose nut size: 1 1/4".
• Designed to accept a standard bolt after alignment—does not replace permanent bolts.
• Made in the USA to industrial hardware tolerances.

When should you use a Speed Bolt instead of a standard bolt?

Use the #5010 when you need a fast, temporary clamp to align and hold two members together while final bolts are installed. It’s ideal for field work, on-site assembly, or any situation where speed and repeatable alignment matter.

• Temporary alignment during erection or welding prep.
• Holding plates together for drilling or tapping operations.
• Quickly pulling beams together before inserting permanent bolts.
• Situations requiring fewer tool rotations to secure parts rapidly.

How do you install and remove the Rudedog #5010 safely?

Insert the speed bolt through the aligned holes, engage the welded nut orients the bolt, then spin the loose nut until the plates are drawn together. Remove after the permanent bolt is installed; inspect for wear before reuse.

• Insert through connection holes and seat welded nut against one face.
• Turn loose nut until parts are adequately drawn together—do not over-torque.
• Replace with a standard permanent bolt once alignment is set.
• Inspect nuts and threads for damage; replacement nut available (Part #5010N).

Who is this product for? The Rudedog 3/4" Speed Bolt #5010 is aimed at ironworkers, structural steel erectors, riggers, and fabrication shops that need a reliable temporary clamping device to speed up alignment and assembly. If you frequently align beams, plates, or connecting hardware on job sites and want a rugged, USA-made quick-hold solution to make bolting faster and safer, this Speed Bolt is built for that workflow. Note: it’s a temporary alignment and holding device—not a substitute for specified permanent bolts in structural connections.