"Steve B" wrote in message
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I need a piece of 5/8" rod for a center pin for a boat roller about 12"
long. Will there be any difference in cold versus hot rolled for this app?
Very very little roller movement over the period of time. Think I may just
tack a washer on each end, and keep it simple. Or should I drill and put a
cotter key, at least on one end so it can be removable if needed?

Steve



Either will work. I think they use Pal nuts on a lot of the roller setups.
I would prefer a stainless or galvanized rod as the water will stay inside
on the rod for a while.Get a long 5/8 galvanized bolt.