Threading rebar - what is rod diameter between ribs?
Threading rebar - what is rod diameter between ribs?
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So I have a project where we need to thread some rebar, to create an M20 metric thread on a US standard size bar. I am wondering if we need to spec out that they start with #7 or #8 bars. I dont know what the max shaft diameter will be, after the ribs are removed. I am leaning to the #8 bars, since that should be more than plenty.
Anyone have any idea on this?
Thanks
Anyone have any idea on this?
Thanks






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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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http://www.adcommission.gov.au/cases/EPR%20251%20%...
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http://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/rebar-t...
I looked into all this a couple years back when we were trying to attach something threaded to an existing Lenton rebar coupler. Rebar was our first thought. But it wasn't large enough diameter after it was turned down to put threads on it. We ended up using some F1554 stock with standard threads on one end and had it taper threaded to match the rebar coupler on the other end. Had to involve separate shops though because not a lot of people had the Lenton threader.
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