FELCO 5/8 - Replacement Center Bolt

FELCO 5/8 Replacement Center Bolt

The FELCO 5/8 is the genuine factory replacement pivot bolt specifically designed for the FELCO 5 (Standard Model). As the central axis for this robust, all-steel pruner, the bolt is responsible for maintaining the correct relationship between the cutting blade and the anvil. Precision-machined in Switzerland from high-carbon hardened steel, it is engineered to handle the high leverage and crushing forces that the FELCO 5 handles generate. Replacing a worn or bent center bolt is the most effective way to restore the tool's smooth operation and ensure the blades meet with the exact pressure required for a clean cut.

Best For Owners of the FELCO 5 who are experiencing "blade overlap" or a gritty, difficult opening action caused by a worn or damaged pivot axis.

Key Features

• Model-Specific Fit: Specifically tailored for the pressed steel handles of the FELCO 5, ensuring the bolt shoulder sits flush and provides the correct pivot geometry.

• Heavy-Duty Durability: Heat-treated to provide superior resistance to bending, even when subjected to the high-leverage pressure typical of large-scale pruning tasks.

• Precision-Ground Shank: Features an ultra-smooth bearing surface to reduce friction, allowing the handles to pivot effortlessly and reducing hand fatigue.

• Swiss-Made Integrity: Manufactured to exact factory tolerances, ensuring that the alignment of the bypass blades remains consistent throughout the life of the tool.

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Designed to work perfectly with the FELCO 4/9 nut, allowing for easy tension adjustments and a secure, vibration-resistant lock.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 5/8 (Center Bolt)

• Compatibility: FELCO 5

• Material: High-carbon hardened steel

• Contents: 1x Pivot Bolt

Ideal For (Uses)

• Eliminating Pivot Play: Fixing pruners where the blades feel loose or "sloppy," which causes the tool to tear bark rather than slice through it.

• Restoring Vintage Tools: An essential part for bringing an old FELCO 5 back to life, especially if the original bolt has become rusted or deeply pitted.

• Professional Tool Maintenance: Replacing a bolt that has become notched or scarred by grit, which can cause the handles to "catch" during a cut.

• Safety Inspections: Ensuring the mechanical core of the tool is structurally sound, preventing the blades from crossing over each other under load.

Pro Tip: When installing the new 5/8 bolt, apply a small amount of FELCO 980 grease to the smooth part of the bolt. This prevents metal-on-metal friction against the steel handles and ensures the "Standard" model feel remains as smooth as the "Professional" models.