Bolt rod nuts

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Greg Rossel in "Building Small Boats" mentions 'boat rod nuts', described as 'look a little like an old-time cast-iron stove lid lifter welded onto a threaded nut.' Does anyone know if these things are still available and where?

[outofthenorm]

Lee Valley.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=52801&cat=1,43455,52800
http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/hardware/jigfixtureparts/00m5501s2.jpg

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BINGO! This forum is AWESOME! Thanks a lot!

[dstreck]

Cumberland General Store (1-800-334-4640) sells larger sizes: 7/16" and 1/2". Ask for "box rod nuts".