Cut threaded rods will not accept nuts
Cutting rod can crush the end threads. Deburr the cut or run a nut off the end after cutting so the person in the lift is not fighting damaged threads overhead.
Stop if
- Spin a hex nut onto the threaded rod before you cut it with the band saw. When you back the nut off, it clears out the burrs so the journeyman isn't fighting jacked-up threads 15 feet in the air.
Watch out
- Do not send raw jagged rod ends up to the lift.
Check
- Thread a nut onto the rod before cutting when possible.
- Cut square and avoid overheating the end.
- Back the nut off the cut end to chase the threads.
- File or grind burrs that remain.
- Test a nut before sending rods up.
Steps
- Thread a nut onto the rod before cutting when possible.
- Cut square and avoid overheating the end.
- Back the nut off the cut end to chase the threads.
- File or grind burrs that remain.
- Test a nut before sending rods up.
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