long threaded rods for hold down. where to buy?

[trans am]

Hi everyone
I need to get some new threaded rods for the hold down on my container.
Do you know if you can get them online or lowe's home depot etc? I found these ones; http://www.nothingbuthardware.com/751582.html

...also how are most of you cranking them down? I usually wear gloves and crank them by hand but it takes so long and by the time im done i'm too tired to bench lol. I wonder if there is a universal bit that is has a hollow straw-like shaft so the ends of the rod wont jam at the drill bit opening and adapts to disk style wing nuts or something that can be cranked with a nice cordless drill?

[Elloquin]

Just pick the size and thread etc...http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-ro...-studs/=6afrhf

[trans am]

Just pick the size and thread etc...http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-ro...-studs/=6afrhf

perfect thanks man. ordering now.

[MTP04]

...also how are most of you cranking them down? I usually wear gloves and crank them by hand but it takes so long and by the time im done i'm too tired to bench lol. I wonder if there is a universal bit that is has a hollow straw-like shaft so the ends of the rod wont jam at the drill bit opening and adapts to disk style wing nuts or something that can be cranked with a nice cordless drill?

I would start by cutting down the threaded shaft to the point where they are about 1-2 cm above your springs, before they are tightened down of course. Also shorter and stiffer springs would help quite a bit to minimize the amount of travel the nuts would have to go down.

[Planet]

I would recommend the stainless steel rods as they tend to bend less and hold up better over time. If you are in a pinch you can go to home depot and lowes and buy a three foot length and cut to size with a hack saw then sand the edges down.

[trans am]

Hey guys. I emailed them about the size. I told them 6.5in long (this is the length though the board and backplate and the hold down and a little extra for the springs.
1/8 in diameter and stainless steel so they dont rust.. is this the right diameter for typical rods? what size should I specify?

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I got these. They are in NJ so I got them the next day.


1 8 Packs 91833A112
18-8 Stainless Steel Round Knurled Thumb Nut 4-40 Thread Size, 1/2" Head Dia, 3/8" O'all Height, Packs of 1
today
$3.25 $26.00
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...2&pagenum=3195




2 2 Each 98804A005
18-8 Stainless Steel Threaded Rod 4-40 Thread, 2' Length
today
$1.59 $3.18

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...5&pagenum=3156

The rods come 24 in. So I got 2 and I can cut them down with a hack saw.