The rod chuck is NOT a thread roller, but a set of dies (5-40 and 4-40) with a guide for threading your own 1/8" wire. You can get a set of 4-40 and 5-40 split dies and a handle for under $20 at most metal working places, like Blue Ridge machine. I make up my own rods now, and the cut threads with a die are far superior to a rolled thread.

The rolled thread rods that dubro and others sell are NO good for re threading with a 4-40 (or 2-56) die as they are undersize and the threads will be inadequate for good fit on a clevis or ball link, etc.

If you want to solder links on ANY rod (music wire, plated, etc) get some white paste flux and silver brazing wire, which you can still use a propane torch with. You will never break the bond, unlike low temp solder which can come off..

Just my 2 cents and a half!

Andrew Coholic