I'm relocating my tower next month to my new home, and have to pour a new
pier footing for the tower.

Does anyone have a good online source for threaded rod?

Specifically, I'm looking for 3 pieces of 1 inch threaded rod, roughly 3' in
length.

Local supply sources don't stock anything that large, plus I would question
the quality of the rod they sell in terms of the softness of the steel. I
want to make sure I get the best quality I can buy up front.

On Apr 9, 7:58 am, "KH6HZ" wrote:


Specifically, I'm looking for 3 pieces of 1 inch threaded rod, roughly 3' in
length.


I got mine from "Hilti" --- they often have a 'booth' at Home Depot
stores, and here in town they also have a stand-alone store. These
are the same bolts that are used in the base of street lights, traffic
signals, etc.

73, de Hans, K0HB

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:45:04 EDT, wrote:

I got mine from "Hilti" --- they often have a 'booth' at Home Depot
stores, and here in town they also have a stand-alone store. These
are the same bolts that are used in the base of street lights, traffic
signals, etc.

Good to know. I've always respected their tools, starting from the
cartridge-driven bolt setters that I used 42 years ago when I put up
my antenna in 4X4-land. (Another story, that one....)
--

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon

e-mail: k2asp [at] arrl [dot] net

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:45:04 EDT, wrote:

I got mine from "Hilti" --- they often have a 'booth' at Home Depot
stores, and here in town they also have a stand-alone store. These
are the same bolts that are used in the base of street lights, traffic
signals, etc.

Hmmm.... doesn't ring a bell at the local home depot stores around here,
unless they're a recent addition... Granted, for the past year or so I've
been going to Lowes rather than the 'pot.

On Apr 9, 12:39 pm, "KH6HZ" wrote:


Hmmm.... doesn't ring a bell at the local home depot stores around here,


Their website lists several stores in your area

http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/module...tion=_ region

73, de Hans, K0HB

In article ,
"KH6HZ" wrote:

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:45:04 EDT, wrote:

I got mine from "Hilti" --- they often have a 'booth' at Home Depot
stores, and here in town they also have a stand-alone store. These
are the same bolts that are used in the base of street lights, traffic
signals, etc.

Hmmm.... doesn't ring a bell at the local home depot stores around here,
unless they're a recent addition... Granted, for the past year or so I've
been going to Lowes rather than the 'pot.


You should be asking for "Readi-Rod". Just about ANY Industrial Supply
House will stock it, in various sizes and threads. Graingers, McMater
Karr, ect.....

Bruce in alaska
--
add a 2 before @

In article , KH6HZ wrote:
I'm relocating my tower next month to my new home, and have to pour a new
pier footing for the tower.

Does anyone have a good online source for threaded rod?

Specifically, I'm looking for 3 pieces of 1 inch threaded rod, roughly 3' in
length.

If the Hilti tip doesn't pan out, check with the tower manufacturer.

--
Rich Greenberg N Ft Myers, FL, USA richgr atsign panix.com + 1 239 543 1353
Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67
Canines:Val, Red, Shasta & Casey (RIP), Red & Zero, Siberians Owner:Chinook-L
Retired at the beach Asst Owner:Sibernet-L

Try your local power utility salvage. Hardware like that can be had
for metal scrap prices.

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:58:13 EDT, "KH6HZ" wrote:

I'm relocating my tower next month to my new home, and have to pour a new
pier footing for the tower.

Does anyone have a good online source for threaded rod?

Specifically, I'm looking for 3 pieces of 1 inch threaded rod, roughly 3' in
length.

Local supply sources don't stock anything that large, plus I would question
the quality of the rod they sell in terms of the softness of the steel. I
want to make sure I get the best quality I can buy up front.

On Apr 9, 9:58 am, "KH6HZ" wrote:
I'm relocating my tower next month to my new home, and have to pour a new
pier footing for the tower.

Does anyone have a good online source for threaded rod?

Specifically, I'm looking for 3 pieces of 1 inch threaded rod, roughly 3' in
length.

Local supply sources don't stock anything that large, plus I would question
the quality of the rod they sell in terms of the softness of the steel. I
want to make sure I get the best quality I can buy up front.

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Enter "threaded rod" in the "Find Products" search box, hit "Go" and
stand back.

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