On 27 Jan 2005 13:55:11 -0800, wrote:

Does anyone know what the aluminum rod at Lowes is in terms of grade?

I need some 3/8 inch rod that I can thread part way to put on a cb
antenna connector for a ham radio antenna.

I heard the 6061 was good but the 2024 or whatever it is gums up real
bad.
Though I don't know for sure, the best bet is 6061. It is by far the
most common alloy produced in round rod.
ERS