Threading brass
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Originally Posted By: Kestas
...Cartridge brass is copper alloyed with zinc....
oops
...Cartridge brass is copper alloyed with zinc....
oops
Fine if you've got a lathe. I used the same technique that works OK with CRS rods from the hardware store. I did give up and buy a better 8-1.25 die. I am not about to contaminate my truck and car with with inch [censored]. I make my own muffler clamps. 5/16'' rod takes a good 8-125 thread. I thread the ends a length, bend it in a''U'' and reuse the saddles. When I roll under my truck, I know the 13 mm wrench will fit everything on the exhaust system.
Haven't touched the exhaust on my 02 Cavalier yet, but it too will get 13 mm nuts.
Haven't touched the exhaust on my 02 Cavalier yet, but it too will get 13 mm nuts.
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Originally Posted By: labman
I make my own muffler clamps.
This belongs in the "cheapskate" thread.
I make my own muffler clamps.
This belongs in the "cheapskate" thread.
I don't do it to save money. The 5/16'' rod may cost more. I just don't want any 1/2'' nuts on my truck.
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