Rebar is the stuff they use to reinforce concrete. I think everyone calls it rebar but maybe not.
I noticed that if i cut 3/4 of the way through and then bent it, it would snap rather then bend. I remember rebar as being flexible. I also noticed a slightly white-metal look to the fractured portion.
It was cold but still. Im not entirely sure if bending it will work. I need two get the two peices of the same lenght to a rough " ? " shape. They have to be perfectly even.
I know i need to use a torch and heat 'em up pretty well before i try but does anybody here know of a reason they would fail structurally? the bottom of the ' ? ' will be fitted/welded inside of a 7/8 post. (ok, the rebar is just under 7/8...) Im using this as an ancor / security hook for a PV rack. The rack hooks from the bottom and sits on runners while locked at the top.
My other choice was a 'U-lock' cut in half but they are generally too thin. Really hard to cut, but too thin. So 1> difficult to cut / shape, 2> tough/toxic to weld (titanium) 3> loose fitting.
I would implement a full u lock but it isnt secure enough because of where in my design i would have to implement it.
A single, long rod with a lock wouldnt be secure enough or would be too heavy @ approx 4 1/2 feet. Niether would small pad-lock flanges on both sides.
