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I was just wondering what it would cost to machine an acme threaded rod and nut. I only need about 6-8" of threaded rod. So I would think that purchasing pre-made rod cost prohibitive to the application. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

P.S. the diameter of the rod is to be 5/8" and right hand thread 2tpi or so

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The thread for a fly press is acme,correct?? Is there any where to pick this and nut up in order to build your own ??? Not sure if this is correct place to post this so sorry in advance!!

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If it's for a flypress it needs to be a multi lead thread VERY DIFFERENT than a single lead thread. Flypresses put immense stresses on their structure; home building them is quite an endevor---I like watching the 2 3x4" thick steel bars flex when I slam the flypress home on what I have on top of them.

I was assuming the original question was about repairing a post vise.

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Where flypresses excell is in sharp pressure spikes as the ram bottoms out and reverses directions---why they are good for coining as the metal "squirts" when the pressure spikes.

Of course I have a large screwpress; 42" dia toroid; but it cost me under US$100 in mint condition...

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