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Re: DIYers.. how to make a metal conduit hold a threaded bolt
[Re: PhillyRag]
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11/26/22 01:31 PM
11/26/22 01:31 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,918 Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Just using thin wall conduit, found in the electrical section at home depot. They don't need to support much weight. The blow mold weigh few pounds at most. The wind is more of a concern I think.
So I checked out the coupling nuts and those other ones with the ridges I posted. I also checked out rivet nuts and some of those that have a wide "collar" on one end. Most were too small with a 1/4" x 20 so I stepped up to 3/8". A 3/8" regular nut provided a tight fit, so I threaded 2 of those on a bolt. I then tapped that into the end of the conduit. I figured 2 nuts would give me better stability. I was pretty happy with using two nuts, I could have used a 3/8 coupling nut but needing to make 9 of these, I went the economy route. They are a tight fit into the conduit so I don't think I will need use any product to hold them in. They also didn't warp the conduit when tapping in. It may have put a slight "shape" into them but it isn't noticeable and they still fit in the opening of the blow mold. I will have to make the hole a little bigger for the 3/8 bolt.
I appreciate all the recommendations. P.S. I am looking for one more of these reindeer. It is a BECO. Seems you managed a very simple, low cost, method to achieve your goal. Well Done There !!! Good call . . . not much $$$ solution . . . . I was going to suggest cutting a slot on each side of the conduit and then put a piece of metal thru the slot, bend the pieces outside the conduit . . . then drill hole in centre (inside conduit) and tap it . . . but you got er done !
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Re: DIYers.. how to make a metal conduit hold a threaded bolt
[Re: roadrunninMark]
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12/13/22 01:25 PM
12/13/22 01:25 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,380 St. Charles, MO
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The reindeer and sleigh are up. I had to do a lot of gluing on the sleigh as it took a lot of abuse over the years. I had to remake a sleigh blade from wood (only had one good piece of plywood, make another later) from two that were broken in many locations. My dad added lights to the reindeer back in the day, plus the red nose for Rudolph. Back in action after 35-40 years in the attic.
They are not as bright in person as from the camera, have the 40W equivalent LED bulb in each.
Nice decorations. reminds me of this.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfBWe1mqMuU
1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)
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