I hate to take the extra step of putting the set screw in (or possibly
a dowel pin) just becasue it's an extra manufacturing step...


Thanks again for your feedback.
John


John, It really isn't an extra step, since you do not have to turn down and
thread the end of your rod anymore. Instead, you drill and tap for the set
screw, a very easy task. Trying to thread up to the shoulder, especially with
such a short stub to thread, is an exercise in frustration and won't produce
threads to the shoulder. And a grade 8 set screw will give you the highest
thread strength you can easily come up will.

Dennis