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Mobile Thread Repair Service
Offer on-site thread chasing and repair for damaged coarse-thread rods, bolts, and studs on construction equipment, gates, trailers, and machinery. Fast fixes reduce client downtime.
Custom-Length Threaded Rod Shop
Cut and thread rod stock to customer-specified lengths in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in coarse threads. Bundle with nuts/washers, list SKUs online, and ship same-day for contractors and makers.
DIY Hardware Kits
Sell pre-cut, pre-threaded kits (lamp kits, book press kits, adjustable shelf kits) with instructions. Use the die set to ensure clean, consistent threads and offer custom sizes as an upsell.
Maintenance Contract Add-On
For facilities management clients, include periodic thread inspection and chasing for clamps, jigs, racks, and fixtures. Prevent seized hardware and extend asset life.
Event/Set Fabrication Support
Provide quick-turn threaded hardware for theater, photo, and trade show rigs—custom standoffs, clamp screws, and adjustable mounts. Use the dies to produce or repair last-minute pieces on demand.
Creative
Industrial Rod Lamp
Build a modern lamp using threaded rod as the central spine and branch arms. Cut and thread custom rod lengths (1/4, 3/8, 1/2 in) for the frame, chase threads for smooth nut adjustment, and route wiring through the hollow structure.
Adjustable Plant Stand/Trellis
Create a plant stand or trellis with shelves that slide on threaded rods using nuts as adjustable stops. Cut rods to fit your pot heights and chase threads to ensure easy turning outdoors.
Kinetic Lead-Screw Sculpture
Design a moving art piece where rotating nuts travel along threaded rods to reposition panels or mirrors. Thread custom rods for varying travel lengths and ensure clean threads for smooth, low-friction motion.
DIY Book/Print Press
Make a compact press with two plates and four threaded rods tightened by wing nuts. Cut rods to exact height for your projects and chase threads so the nuts clamp evenly without binding.
Modular Rod-and-Board Shelving
Build minimalist shelves using boards separated by nuts and washers on threaded rods. Cut rods precisely to your room width and clean up threads for a polished, furniture-grade finish.