Hollow threaded rod/tube?

[Max Preload]

Doubt that 6mm acetal (especially with a 4mm hole down the middle) would be strong enough to support the weight of an indicator under vibration and fork shock loadings.

And a thread. I'd be tempted to start with something with either a thread (preferred) or a hole rather than a round bar... but that's just me - I'm a lazy bastard.

[Ixion]

Yep, easier to drill a hole down the middle of a threaded rod than put a long thread onto a thin section 6mm tube.

[Owl]

Doubt that 6mm acetal (especially with a 4mm hole down the middle) would be strong enough to support the weight of an indicator under vibration and fork shock loadings. Use steel. Steel is good (cast iron is better, but not for this purpose)

Fair enough Ixion! Getting quite narrow after threading.

[cmoore]

here is the final item, m8 threaded rod, drilled out with a 4mm bit....worked well. thanks.

[imdying]

im looking for hollow threaded tube....

I'm just surprised that you are so slow it took a week to get to threaded rod with a hole drilled up the centre....

[cmoore]

imdying...im not slow at all. not that your interested in this becuase you only comented to be a dick, but i used my last OEM threaded rod and i wanted to get a replacement before i broke another one...so there was no rush, i also work for a living and have a family...oh and i wish you were.

[imdying]

I posted because all light engineering jobs interest me, mostly in the way people approach them. If you had have become stuck I could've told you where to buy those off the shelf in Auckland. If you were in Christchurch I would have offered some in either 8x1.25 or 6x1.0. If your project sounded interesting enough, I would have even dropped them in your mail box.

[cmoore]

Imdying, ok no worries then, thanks for replying. i did look around Auckland for them, closest i got was a gas fitting supply merchant...so that was why i decided to just drill them out myself. I must say i was slightly shocked to find the were not semi readily available..

[ElCoyote]

I bought a lenght (1m) of 8mm threaded rod ($3.47) and a 4mm drill.($15)....i shall cut the rod to 50mm lengths and try drilling them using the drill press..will need a jig to ensure it all stays true....

You do know we have a lathe here don't you. Just don't arrive on a Friday afternoon, you know why

[imdying]

What this highlights is that clearly every Kiwi man should have a lathe in his garage

[cmoore]

elcoyote...YES i do....thats why i came in on Friday to check it out.....but you know who was there so i didn't.....the drill press worked ok...only went of track a few times........and yes i do believe every man should have a lathe...i shall wait for the wifes next birthday...

[gatch]

A decent lathe, a mill with some horse power and a good size radial arm, I'd never leave my garage.

Edit - Unless it was on fire.. I might leave then, but I wouldn't be happy about it.

[imdying]

and yes i do believe every man should have a lathe...i shall wait for the wifes next birthday...

bahhahahahahahah

[cmoore]

she was over the moon when i bought her a small arc welder.....for mothers day....

[Ixion]

Sigh. I am still trying to get Mrs Ixion to understand that a milling machine is an essential household appliance. It's uphill work.

She just doesn't see it. Women don't understand these things. They have no sense of priorities. She keeps rabbiting on about new carpet. What use is that ?