[TheForge] Nuts

Thu Dec 11 16:51:00 2003

Dave,

Try twisting some of the acme rods...see what happens. Twist it as is 
or forge square and twist. Now twist one the other way. If it looks 
good you could weld the twist into a fireplace tool or railing element 
or...

Pictures if you try it please.

Bob
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On Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at 08:15 AM, Dave Brown wrote:

> I recently came into a quantity of 3/4" ACME threaded rod (3/4-6 
> thread, 15" long).  Figuring that there must be something I can use 
> them for I took them.  Yesterday I stopped in at a local fastener & 
> supply company to get some nuts.  $2 ... each!!! ... plus sales tax.  
> I don't think I'll be complaining about the price of steel, even 
> scrap, for a while.
>
> Now to figure out what to do with the stuff ... but I know it won't be 
> part of Wiley Coyote's next ACME order.
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
>
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