Looking for a source

[Kathy Marshall]

For a 1 1/4" x 8 tpi bolt or threaded rod about 2"-3" long.

Awhile back I made a little homemade carving stand to use for carving on my turned pieces while they are still in the chuck. At that time I had a lathe with a 1" x 8 tpi spindle and I was able to pick up a bolt from a local supplier.
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I have since purchased a new lathe which has a 1 1/4" x 8 tpi spindle (and have changed all my chuck over to match). So I need to cut off the old bolt and weld on a new one. My local supplier doesn't carry a 1 1/4" x 8, but they said they could custom make one for $53.00 (that's for a 2" long bolt!). So I asked if they could get in a short piece of threaded rod of the right size, after checking their supplier they said they could order in a 3' section for $48.00! That's about 46" more than I need and about $40.00 too much.

It doesn't need to be high grade since the only purpose is to hold the chuck while I'm using my Foredom reciprocating carver, and a rod would work just as easily as a bolt.

Any ideas?
Thanks!

[Rick Lizek]

McMaster Carr

[Paul M Miller]

Yes, McMaster Carr has a 6" rod for $5.61. Item number 98750A685.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/3164/=kbi3e1
Shipping is usually quite reasonable.

Paul

[scott vroom]

kathy, have you seen this: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...-x-8-TPI-Bolts

[Dick Mahany]

Kathy, As the others have said, McMaster Carr is a great source. They're fast and reliable. I used 1-1/4 x 8 threaded rod from them a few years back for a threading jig for turned lidded boxes and it worked great.

[Kathy Marshall]

Thanks everyone! Just ordered one from McMasters.

[Ronald Blue]

Looks like you have it covered. Another option with a local presence in most areas is Fastenal. Sometimes it helps to be able to see what you are getting in person.