Obolel

The difference in diameter will definately affect the strength, but that was not my main consideration. Being able to cut my own threaded rods was the main consideration.

I looked at the site recommended ie: http//www.rodchuck.com/ and that absolutely looks like a very usable product that I'll be taking a further look into.

Regarding the cutting of #2-56 threads, I have been using a 2mm rod and this seems to work very well. The 2mm is .079 and the outside diameter of the #2-56 is .086, a difference of only .007. This also has worked well with never a problem. The metric size rod should be available from any good tool supply shop.

Good luck

Fred