Straightening threaded bar

[GlennW]

Got a Fergy steady bar that needs some attention, is it possible to heat and straighten threaded bar successfully, or am I wasting my time

 

[Rnold]

I think you have got no choice other than buy a new one. Those fine threads will be stretched and will not return to their original shape. They can be tight at the best of times.

 

[David.]

If that were mine, I'd try it in the press, without any heat, it's only deflected a bit

 

[Gerbert]

Just try, what have you got to loose?
Or as Slipknot said it, what have you got to loose except your soul.

 

[Dave W]

Got a Fergy steady bar that needs some attention, is it possible to heat and straighten threaded bar successfully, or am I wasting my time View attachment 1130383

That will straighten. Wether it straightens enough to be turned by hand is another thing.
Obviously you’ll need to hold and press on parts that aren’t threaded

 

[Wisconsonian]

Use a piece of aluminum to avoid crushing threads, even mild steel will be softer than that steel and might keep from crushing threads. The press might be a harder grade.

 

[GlennW]

Thankyou all,
Need to find someone with a press, by the sound of it

 

[Wisconsonian]

If you can't find a press, I would try a sledge hammer, with a piece of aluminum or a block of plywood or oak. Add some soapy water or oil to the threads and keep turning it in and out until you get all the binding out, or break it, or give up. Let us know if it was a waste of time or not.

 

[Wellytrack]

50 quid for new ones…