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National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2' x 36'

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About this item

  • National Hardware's 1/2" x 36" Smooth Rod - Steel is designed for axles on wagons, carts, and other do-it-yourself projects.
  • Made from steel for durability.
  • Can be drilled, cut, heated, or shaped
  • For interior and exterior applications
  • Not recommended for welding due to zinc plating
  • Manufactured from steel
  • Designed for axels on wagons, carts, etc. and other do-it yourself projects
  • Can be drilled, heated, shaped, etc


Product Description

Whether for home, farm, builder or industrial customers, National has all the right hardware in the sizes and finishes you need. With over a century of service National is committed to maintaining the highest level of product quality, innovation and manufacturing technology. Quality metal sheets and rod both threaded and smooth for all for your construction projects. Plated steel has increased resistance to corrosion thanks to its zinc-plated and galvanized finishes. Perforated tubes, slotted flats and angles, smooth rods and threaded rods are among the top popular plated steel products. Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance for all of your functional hardware needs.

From the Manufacturer

Whether for home, farm, builder or industrial customers, National has all the right hardware in the sizes and finishes you need. With over a century of service National is committed to maintaining the highest level of product quality, innovation and manufacturing technology. Quality metal sheets and rod both threaded and smooth for all for your construction projects. Plated steel has increased resistance to corrosion thanks to its zinc-plated and galvanized finishes. Perforated tubes, slotted flats and angles, smooth rods and threaded rods are among the top popular plated steel products. Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance for all of your functional hardware needs.


Vaughn Nerdahl
2025-08-15 11:32:26
Seems to be a quality part. Using on my riding lawn tractor.
W. C. Greer
2025-08-14 11:43:30
I used this to make a solid axle with wheels on a generator.A number of reviews have stated this shaft does not properly fit 1/2" ID bearings, collars, etc. I ordered this shaft, collars ( 1/2" ID) and push nuts (1/2" ID) and two 12" tall wheels w/ 1/2" ID bearings. This shaft fit them all just perfectly.I also received an empty box on the first order, the box had a small hole in it and nothing inside. Amazon was nice enough to credit me back and I reordered but this delayed my project for another week. Amazon shipping did not make any adjustments to the shipping container or packing, but somehow the second shipment made it just fine. It really makes me wonder just how much force these boxes take en route to cause the shaft inside to propel with enough force to bust out of the box. Whether or not this is an Amazon or post office issue, this could easily be avoided by just wrapping the ends of the shaft with a wad of scrap paper and a rubber band or the manufacturer could dip the ends in a hot plastic that cools quickly and provides a removable end cap/tip. Either would probably solve this shipping problem.Regardless, this is a quality product, well made, very hard, zinc coated, straight, and tough.
Bydsniper
2025-07-09 18:44:59
This is a 1/2 in rod for my generators wheel installation.
rene
2025-06-08 17:43:25
Strong, used as a sleeve over threaded rod looks nice
Jay
2025-04-09 17:15:30
All good
Chris C
2025-03-22 15:08:57
Worked great for my project.
Daniel's Mom Forever28
2025-02-11 16:19:11
This is the hardest rod I have had for a long long time. It has a small diameter, but the length makes it very useful. If I ever need another rod again, I'll definitely buy from here! :). This rod did the job!
Dan
2025-01-22 14:30:27
Seems to be hardened, not sure. My use is for cart axles. Used for a 300lb DIY fabricated generator cart and very durable.
Customer
2025-01-10 18:22:12
Bought this to replace a drive axle in an older snow blower I have. It came two days early and worked great. I cut it to size and drilled three holes and the blower is as good as new, $30 vs $150 for the factory part and I have enough left over to make two more if needed. ( I have three of the same blowers lol)
Raymond Talbot
2025-01-03 17:02:25
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Gerardo Gomez
2024-11-21 12:00:59
Puede tornearse con facilidad y es adecuado para construir ejes de vehiculos ligeros
Glenn
2024-11-20 12:05:27
well made
Rashka
2024-11-13 14:40:45
As expected, ordered from the uk and came well before expected date