a few years ago, I tried to make an homemade range rod, using an steel rod. came out pretty go, but it is steel.

I started to try it again this time with an prototype made with 6010 aluminum. my plans how I want to drill and tap right into the rod has failed, I have put 40sw cases on the ends (one end is done. used and screw and smoothed flush with the brass case. (going to solder the wholes)

I have an 72in stock of 6061 aluminum (thought I ordered 36in) that i am going to use for the final rod.