Pipe Threading Question

thfurnitureguy_4

Did a bar fixture much the same We used 1/2" all thread run down the center of a brass foot rest pipe, Looked good

Mike T., Swampeast MO

Can 1/2" and/or 3/8" black iron be threaded with a regular straight die to accept some standard size of nut? What size?

Am hanging open dinnerware storage (dowel work--no front or back) above a peninsula. Want to leave the space above open to admit light. Might not have enough adjustment room if I use regular tapered thread.

bob young

non tapered dies

IF you use straight [non- tapered ] dies electrical lock nuts will match up

Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes

Better make it

½" to support your cast iron dinnerware; that stuff is heavy.

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Mike T., Swampeast MO

Thanks Bob!

Mike T., Swampeast MO

My English stonewear is nearly as heavy as cast iron...

Estimate 600# (highball) for cabinet and contents with four points of support--only two are pipes--and built such that racking is nearly impossible. 14" of 3/8" black iron supporting 150# of purely vertical load shouldn't be a physical problem but it might look insubstantial.

bob young

you are very welcome Mike. you could also use 5/8 " or 3/4 " solid rod and thread it

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Robert O'Connor_12

Mike

Bob Young nailed it. Solid rod then thread it. You could even plate it when finished.

Robert O'Connor/NJ