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  1. #1
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    C-Clamp threaded rod...

    Ok I am including a doctored image with this post but here goes the weird question of the day...

    I i cut a c-clamp as shown in the pic then attach to the ends and the middle piece attaches to the back of my Z-car wouldnt this server as a threaded rod with built in nut?

    Any thoughts?

    Coog
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  2. #2
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    C-clamps are acme thread. Would be cheaper to just use acme.
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  3. #3
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    C-Clamps are cheap at something like harborfreight

    I was wondering if it was acme thread. I was suggesting it as it has a built on attachment piece that you could grind to what ever you needed by cutting off the "C"

    just a thought.
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    I just wouldn't sacrifice one of my clamps for a small piece of screw and nut. ACME rod and nuts are cheap.
    Steve
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  5. #5
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    The C clamp body is cast or forged steel which is not a good material for the nut. You would probably get rapid wear on both screw and nut and also run the risk of the thread galling up.

  6. #6
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    solved kill this thread...

    Well it was a thought and I got to post ideas like these to make sure they are or aernt worthy.

    Thanks for the input. AND the useful find of WT tools so I can get ACME at a reasonable price.

    Hey administrator you can ditch this thread now.

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