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*[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threaded_rod The Wikipedia Page on Threaded Rod]


[[Category: Materials]] [[Category: Housing and construction]]
[[Category: Materials]] [[Category: Housing and construction]]

Revision as of 23:14, 18 April 2025

Basics

  • A Metal Rod that has been threaded such that it appears like one giant screw with no head, just chopped ends on each side
  • Threaded Rod is the generic name, while “Allthread” is a common Genericized Trademark in the construction industry
  • Can be cut my hand with a Hacksaw, or with Power Tools such as a Reciprocating Saw or Cordless Bandsaw

Sourcing

  • 1" fine 14 tpi, grade 8 - $35 - [1]
  • 1" grade B7 - $7 for 1 foot - [2]

Internal Links

  • Unistrut
    • The brand name for an extruded channel often used to attach Threaded Rod to the ceiling/suspended device such as a Fluorescent Lamp (or modern LED equivalent) or [[[Pendant Lights]] via a special connector
  • Precision Ground Rod / Round Rod (The Smooth Equivalent)

External Links