Threaded Rod

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)