R rocketsan Well-Known Member Joined Aug 25, 2013 Messages 640 Reaction score 87 Nov 18, 2013 #1 Time to turn in my man card... But what is this metal piece called and where would I find one if I wanted to build my own press?
Time to turn in my man card... But what is this metal piece called and where would I find one if I wanted to build my own press?
T Tmadia Member Joined Sep 5, 2013 Messages 16 Reaction score 1 Location Thousand Oaks Nov 18, 2013 #2 That is a threaded rod, often cut with what is called Acme threads. http://www.mcmaster.com/#general-purpose-acme-rods/=pfmz8y
That is a threaded rod, often cut with what is called Acme threads. http://www.mcmaster.com/#general-purpose-acme-rods/=pfmz8y
OP OP R rocketsan Well-Known Member Joined Aug 25, 2013 Messages 640 Reaction score 87 Nov 18, 2013 #3 Would it come with all the pieces? Or do I need to order them as well (what are they called?)?
T Tmadia Member Joined Sep 5, 2013 Messages 16 Reaction score 1 Location Thousand Oaks Nov 18, 2013 #4 You will need to order all the pieces you need. There is a handle attachment and a threaded receptacle, like a nut, that the rod threads into. There are many ways to do it so it is hard to point you in the right direction, but McMaster likely has all the stuff you will need.
You will need to order all the pieces you need. There is a handle attachment and a threaded receptacle, like a nut, that the rod threads into. There are many ways to do it so it is hard to point you in the right direction, but McMaster likely has all the stuff you will need.
