Yard bench- need replacement bottom support rod

[edwardh1]

wife bought one at a yard sale, a slat wood bench with cast metal side pieces- previous owner had replaced the side to side support rod with an all thread rod which of course rusts badly.
where can I buy a replacement rod, that is steel. and has an inch or so of threads on each end? approx 3/8 inch in diameter?

 

[edwardh1]

Originally Posted by edwardh1
wife bought one at a yard sale, a slat wood bench with cast metal side pieces- previous owner had replaced the side to side support rod with an all thread rod which of course rusts badly.
where can I buy a replacement rod, that is steel. and has an inch or so of threads on each end? approx 3/8 inch in diameter?

Originally Posted by edwardh1
wife bought one at a yard sale, a slat wood bench with cast metal side pieces- previous owner had replaced the side to side support rod with an all thread rod which of course rusts badly.
where can I buy a replacement rod, that is steel. and has an inch or so of threads on each end? approx 3/8 inch in diameter?


the rod goes under the ench and connects the side pieces.

 

[old1]

I don't think you can buy it ready made. I think you will have to get an un threaded rod, and either thread it yourself, or have it threaded at a machine shop. Or weld a bolt on each end of a plain rod.

 

[dadto2]

You can get another threaded rod and paint it. $5 can of spray paint makes a world of difference!

 

[doitmyself]

dadto2's paint idea will be the cheapest solution.

You can buy hot dip galvanized threaded rod: https://www.mscdirect.com/industrialtools/6-foot-galvanized-threaded-rod.html

Unistrut channel would provide a more substantial support.

 

[old1]

Paint would be the easiest and cheapest route. If the one that is on there isn't rusted to the point of being to weak to do the job, I personally would just wire brush off the heavy rust, and paint it with Rust-o-leum rusty metal primer, then top coat it in desired color.