On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:35:34 PM UTC-4, Karl Townsend wrote:
On Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:25:06 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



I am finishing up a bench for a Southbend 9B.

The top is strapped at the ends with bar stock

and bolted through with 1/2" - 13 stock.



The last 36" length of rod has a thread on which

the nut runs "loose." There's too much play and I'm

not in a position to take it back.



Can I improve the grip of the nut by slightly peening

the thread on the 12" - 13 stock - at select places gr?



Comments? Suggestions?



Thanks,

- Carl H.



You own a lathe. Make a tight fitting nut.

Karl

Thanks Karl.

- Carl H.