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anyone know where you get the long 27 3/4" bolts that hold the top assembly to the base?

Get some all thread at Lowes. I see you're in Pottsboro. Got lots of friends there. I used to live in Denison.

What Morgan is referring to is threaded rod. It is available from most hardware stores and home improvement centers. It usually comes in 36" lengths and is completely threaded.

Just cut it to length and use nuts and washers on each end.

Later . . .

Jim

The original rods didn't have threads the entire length.(just an inch or so on each end).I am also doing a 620 and have a call in to a local hardware supply co. to have them put threads on 5/16" round stock.I'll let you know if they can do it and how much.
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Just buy the bar stock and thread the ends, stainless or brass would be cool.
Suck up to your local machinest and treat them right and they will give you a good deal.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Still laughing about the local guy who seemed disapointed I didnt like his original PITTED tie-rods that were GOLD-plated. He figured because they were original that had to be better. Gotta learn to draw the line between original that is junk and replacement parts...dodogas

A 5/16 " die to cut the threads is really inexpensive. I'd be willing to do for you if you are interested. Thanks Larry

are you talking about the rods around the glass? If so, all-thread is wrong. If this is something internal, something that doesn't show, that's an easy way to go.

If you take some rod to the machine shop on Morton st. (I forget the name) they can thread them for you. And, can weld whatever head on it you want, carriage type, hex or whatever.

IF you have to use all thread, PLEASE cover them with tubing [brass, stainless or steel]. I have Titanium Rods on my 2 Romans [couldn't find stainless at the recycle yard].
Dick

As for the threaded rod on visables I have made a tool for holding them while I thread them myself. I used 2 aluminum blocks about 2" square and 1/2" to 1" inch thick. Put them back to back and drilled a 5/16 hole down the seam where they are clamped together. After drilled, I used about 2 wrapes of masking tape around the rod and put the rod between these 2 aluminum blocks where they were drilled. Clamp this in a vise to hold the rod from spinning in the vise while you use a die to make your own threads. You can use regular cold rolded steel 5/16 stock and cut to lenght before threading. Stainless although a little harded to thread looks really nice when you polish it after you are done threading.
Hope this helps.
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Don Wishing I could to a gas geek barbecue

Hi Bob,I just finished threading the rods for my 620.The 5/16" round stock is readily available in 3 ft. lengths.I paid $2.50 each.The minimum shop time to thread them was $60,so I threaded them myself like the other guys suggested.Very easy to do,and saved some bucks.Hope this helps you out.
Email me if you need any more info.......Tim

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Just a tip on threading. Dont buy a cheap die especially if you attempt stainless, you will get what you pay for. Get a die that is high Speed Steel or marked HSS. if it is not chances are it is carbon steel which will probably do steel or brass. Biggest problem you will have threading is getting it to go straight and use a good lube, not motor oil!!
Also steel is way cheaper in 20ft lengths and not hard to cut with a hacksaw, but steel suppliers may not sell small quantities or want you cutting it up in their yard.
Some tie-rods may have 2 different threads, will add to the cost,and fun. way easier to use the die if you can rough it out on the lathe, some lathe owners have trouble with threading but roughing is hard to screw up.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.dodogas..whose first job was cutting threads on a machine for 3 cents each..many months ago. Now I charge a bit more..LOL