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Old 24-07-2015, 09:52 AM
Steve_C
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Originally Posted by Russman View Post
threaded rod is very cheap, I'd stick to M6 as its easier conversions etc. I'll try and put together a detailed description of how I made mine over the next couple of days. PS. i'd stay away from anything lesser diameter than 6mm, I think it might be too flimsy.
One nut and bolt shop near me wants $41 per meter for M5. I can get 1/4 20tpi (steel or brass) from Bunnings for $7.50. Do you know of a cheap source for M5 or M6 rod?
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