Nylon threaded rod?

bulkhead

Anyone know where I might find one? Any large chain store will work, or I can order online. It actually doesn't have to be nylon, just some material lighter than steel (or aluminum). Durability isn't an issue-it will be a low stress application. Thanks.

Bruce Bates

bulkhead -

Check the McMaster-Carr website. I suspect they have something you can use.

Regards,

Bruce Bates

Steve Joblin

try http://www.smallparts.com

LoopyByteloose

I am not sure you will find plastic treaded in any real length [noparse][[/noparse]like 12 inches or more].

You might try buying aluminum or plastic tube. I see it here in art supply stores. You can easily purchase a screw tap that will thread the inner diameter to allow you to insert a brass or steel screw at the end.

You might buy carbon fiber tube and epoxy a thread on the ends for lighter weight. Model airplane suppliers provide carbon rod and tube.

If you are worried about the ends coming apart, you can wrap them with epoxy and fine brass or steel wire.

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Paul Baker

I think I remember smallparts having them in appreciable length, but to quote Thomas Dolby, my brain is like a sieve.

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Tom Walker

I spotted some 24" or so in a local hobby shop in the R/C airplane section. They have quite a bit of rod at Lowe's, but I don't remember seeing nylon...

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bulkhead

Thanks for the quick replys-I found one perfect for me at www.smallparts.com (its great site, btw).