Question about rods used in rodding.

[GlueGuy]

Dear SFA Members,

We (Chemical Concepts) are investigating the introduction of a new rodding material that is both rust proof and works well with adhesives.
We need help with the sizes of materials currently being used and what do these materials currently cost.

As always, we appreciate your input and support.

Marvin Morris
Chemical Concepts

[t-mobile]

A good size to work with would be 1/8" x 3/8". 1/2" is a tad bit to much for 2cm.

As far as price, I would have to check my invoices.

[Dan Dauchess]

We use 1/8" x 1/2" steel bar stock. 3 cm here.

[james d]

1/8"x1/4" here in 2 c.m. land

[SUBURBAN MARBLE]

marvin, Just stop by the shop and i will help you out with the whole rodding process so you can better understand it. Give me a call 215-718-7334 jeff

[scott m]

1/2" x1/8" hot rolled steel....About 50 cents per 4 foot rod.

Make sure that whatever you use, you cannot bend it by hand. We have tried different materials but have always gone back to the 1/2" as it cannot bend and saves tops.

[steven nenzel]

Marvin... hurry up.

What Scott said.

[coolhandchris]

Bump!!!

Status report?

[Eric R]

I use 3/16" x 3/8" cold rolled steel.

I'm trying to find a supplier for stainless steel right now. So ditto, what Steve said.

[Justzack]

1/8x 3/8 cold roll steel. 60 cents per foot

[coolhandchris]

I use 3/16" x 3/8" cold rolled steel.

I'm trying to find a supplier for stainless steel right now. So ditto, what Steve said.

If you find a supplier for 3/8th in SS, please post it. I haven't been able to find one.

[Curtis R. Marburger]

currently using standard size fiberglass rodding , you find something better we are in as long as it is not a metal product and does not have memory.
price not important Quality and Service is

[johnschaeffer]

Where are you getting your 1/4"-1/8" colled rolled steel at for these prices????

[Dan R.]

we get one call a week lately on rod jacking. Be careful and do a great job and it may not bite you later. Better yet, buy some sink savers and skip the rodding, save some time and money!

[johnschaeffer]

I use sink savers, however I like the extra security of my sinks being rodded after installation as well, especially if the cabinet installer didn't do a great job, and you never know when your customer might want to go "coyote ugly" on their countertops.

[Dan R.]

Being liable for rod jacking years from now is not worth the risk, IMO. If the stone breaks because of coyote ugly, at least you are not liable.

[Chris Mills]

we get one call a week lately on rod jacking. Be careful and do a great job and it may not bite you later. Better yet, buy some sink savers and skip the rodding, save some time and money!

Agreed

[Chris Mills]

Being liable for rod jacking years from now is not worth the risk, IMO. If the stone breaks because of coyote ugly, at least you are not liable.