What would you do with these?

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I was offered around 50 pounds of these and I cannot pass up a large quantity of identical pieces as they usually turn into a project. In this case, I don’t know what kind of interesting thing they could be turned into. Only thought so far was some holders for lengths of metal stock. Anyone have any better ideas?


Reply:Those appear to be a standard J Bolt for anchoring into concrete.  They even have rolled threads, which means that they are fairly high quality.  They ought to be good for making hangers, etc.Miller Trailblazer Pro 350DMiller Suitcase MIGMiller Spectrum 2050Miller Syncrowave 250DXLincoln 210MP
Reply:It is a anchoring that is put in the concrete.Made thousands of the type anchoring bolt.Dave

Originally Posted by jkarl

I was offered around 50 pounds of these and I cannot pass up a large quantity of identical pieces as they usually turn into a project. In this case, I don’t know what kind of interesting thing they could be turned into. Only thought so far was some holders for lengths of metal stock. Anyone have any better ideas?


Reply:Yes, sorry if I wasn’t clear. I am aware that these are concrete anchors but they cannot be used in our area as these are not plated and don’t meet code. This is why they were going to be scrapped. I was just wondering if anyone had an unconventional use ideas. I do also have the nuts and washers, also unplated, so should be easily weldable.
Reply:Looks like a start to a new shop in a dryer state. Now you just need a piece of property, some uncurled concrete, a handful of 2x6s, and a bit of OSB.
Reply:Light gate hinges, light duty puller parts, raw material for eye bolts?? What are the dimensions?---Meltedmetal
Reply:A can of cold galvanizing and a brush and they are now plated and you can use/sell them...-DaveXMT304 with: 22A Feeder, or HF251 Hi Freq DC TIG air cooled
Reply:I find these free at work all the time, things I have used them for include:Hingesleveling feetdoor handleshangers for tools/hoses/clothesfire pits (good practice welding small diameter items, or make it easy and grind a v notch on each end and weld each end with straight welds)metal bending dogsgussets
Reply:How long are your anchors?Maybe your anchors could be cut off at the 90 and a flat washer welded on for a head so anchor could be used as a carriage bolt?I’m looking into building a heavy wooden workbench and I’m realizing that carriage bolts aren’t cheap.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Think of artistic uses. Turn them into coat hooks, cup holders, shelf brackets, etc Look on etsy or Pinterest for ideas. Or just sell them as is to be used or made into the above items on etsy. How much do you want for a medium sized flat rate shipping box full of them? Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkMillermatic 252 MIGMiller Dynasty 200DX TIGMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaAltas 12x36 Metal LatheBridgeport Milling Machinewww.psacustomcreations.com
Reply:I got some 3/4" like that. I used them as drop in pins for my hog gates. Worked great as drop in hinge pins Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Do you have a forge?Right off the bat, I'd use some of them to make drawer pulls and door handles around the shop.  Maybe thread a bolt on so you can use that as a mounting point.  Drill into the short leg for some 1/4x20 threads, standard for drawer pulls, and with the nut on the other end.... you'd have a very nice way to dress up your shop cabinets.  Just remember to cross-drill through the nut so the bolt on that end can pass through all the way into the anchor and lock things together tight.Four of them with some nuts, would make nice feet for projects.  You could even use them for leveling up a piece.With a torch and some hammer time, you could make up some nice hooks to hang things on.  Play off their industrial look but add a bit of artistic flair.Don't forget stick figures for welding practice.  If you have a barbecue in your back yard, you really should make up a couple of hotdog roasters.....