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Originally Posted by Benno85
It's a 10-32 UNF rod, I've got it as a 3ft length but will only require approx. 8" of it.
Specs are halfway down this page.
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The same supplier you mentioned has brass 10-32 rod for $35 (but I'm guessing you knew that

).
I don't know how critical the thread pitch is but you can get M5 brass rod from
here for about $24.
As bmitchell82 pointed out, mild steel, zinc finish rod would be easier to bend.