>What would happen if a guy took some threaded rod, whatever diameter you >wanted it to be, and cut it into the appropriate lengths, smoothed out the >cut off end to make it look pretty, (not necessary 'cause it'll get covered >up, but it might save a bit of blood... think about it), stuck a lock nut >on it at an appropriate location (for underneath), and cut a nice little >slot in the top for a big ol' screw driver. What would happen, is that it would work just fine, as it did for me when I first tried it before I found out socket head screws could be had in 4" lengths. >The biggest hassle I can think of is finding the >acorn nuts to go on the top of the bolts when you're done. This is easy too, in brass, oxide finish, nickel or zinc plated mild steel, or stainless. The hard part is finding a better "looking" low profile acorn nut than the standard shape. <dink, dink>.) Sorry, >just havin' a bit of fun... Use flint paper, and you'll "tink" instead. Time for a little knapp. Ron N
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