acme threaded rod sources

[Kenneth Lawrence]

I plan to make a Moxon vice using acme threaded rod. The threaded rod in the latest Lee Valley catalog doesn't appear to be what was recommended on the website I found the vice plans on. I looked at some industrial sites, but they asked for specs that I didn't understand. Can anybody steer me in the right direction?

[Chris Vandiver]

Here's a link to a online vendor with easy to understand listings. the 3/4-6x36" would be plenty for a moxon vise. 3/4 is the diameter, 6 is the tpi and 36" is the length(but you probably know that already). Be sure to order the corresponding nuts at the same time.

http://www.metalbythefoot.com/onlinestore-3/acme-threaded-rod.html

Here is a better link from enco;

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INSRAR2&PMAKA=408-0206&PMPXNO=943079

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INSRAR2&PMAKA=407-2206&PMPXNO=941011

That links you to both the rod and the nut. Good luck

[Ralph Boumenot]

McMaster-Carr has acme threaded rods in lots of pitches and lengths.

[Kenneth Lawrence]

Thanks,
'have ordered the items.

[Kenneth Lawrence]

Thanks,
I've ordered the rod and hope to get started soon after the holidays on the vise.

[Jim Belair]

The threaded rod in the latest Lee Valley catalog doesn't appear to be what was recommended on the website I found the vice plans on.

LV has acme threaded rod? I can't seem to find it. I'd appreciate a link as they're a "local" supplier for me.

Thanks

[John RStegall]

The only threaded rod I see on Lee Valley is 1/4" and 5/16", might try phoning them.

[Steve Rozmiarek]

I see you've got them sourced already, but acme is more common than you might think. I bought some 1 1/2" for my vise at the local hardware store. The nuts had to be ordered, but the screws were in stock. Fastenal also sells it.

[dan sherman]

You can get Nook brand Acme rod & nuts on Amazon, and take advantage of the free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_industrial?field-brandtextbin=Nook&node=16310091