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product_id: 7274757
title: "National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2\" x 36\""
brand: "national hardware"
price: "€ 39.04"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/7274757-national-hardware-n179-804-4005bc-smooth-rods-in-zinc-1
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# 0.5 inch diameter precision 36 inch versatile length Zinc plating corrosion resistance National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2" x 36"

**Brand:** national hardware
**Price:** € 39.04
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Elevate your DIY game with steel that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2" x 36" by national hardware
- **How much does it cost?** € 39.04 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/7274757-national-hardware-n179-804-4005bc-smooth-rods-in-zinc-1)

## Best For

- national hardware enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted national hardware brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy Quality:** From National Hardware, with over 100 years of innovation
- • **Customizable & Workable:** Easily drilled, cut, heated, and shaped to your exact needs
- • **Versatile 36-Inch Length:** Ideal for both interior and exterior applications
- • **Durable Zinc-Plated Steel:** Built to resist rust and last through all seasons
- • **Precision Engineered 1/2" Diameter:** Perfect fit for axles, carts, and custom projects

## Overview

The National Hardware N179-804 Smooth Rod is a 1/2" diameter, 36" long zinc-plated steel rod designed for durable, corrosion-resistant use in axles, carts, and various DIY projects. Its versatile construction allows for easy cutting, drilling, and shaping, making it a reliable choice for both indoor and outdoor applications backed by over a century of manufacturing excellence.

## Description

Product Description               Whether for home, farm, builder or industrial customers, National has all the right hardware in the sizes and finishes you need. With over a century of service National is committed to maintaining the highest level of product quality, innovation and manufacturing technology. Quality metal sheets and rod both threaded and smooth for all for your construction projects. Plated steel has increased resistance to corrosion thanks to its zinc-plated and galvanized finishes. Perforated tubes, slotted flats and angles, smooth rods and threaded rods are among the top popular plated steel products. Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance for all of your functional hardware needs.                  From the Manufacturer               Whether for home, farm, builder or industrial customers, National has all the right hardware in the sizes and finishes you need. With over a century of service National is committed to maintaining the highest level of product quality, innovation and manufacturing technology. Quality metal sheets and rod both threaded and smooth for all for your construction projects. Plated steel has increased resistance to corrosion thanks to its zinc-plated and galvanized finishes. Perforated tubes, slotted flats and angles, smooth rods and threaded rods are among the top popular plated steel products. Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance for all of your functional hardware needs.

## Features

- National Hardware's 1/2" x 36" Smooth Rod - Steel is designed for axles on wagons, carts, and other do-it-yourself projects.
- Made from steel for durability.
- Can be drilled, cut, heated, or shaped
- For interior and exterior applications
- Not recommended for welding due to zinc plating
- Manufactured from steel
- Designed for axels on wagons, carts, etc. and other do-it yourself projects
- Can be drilled, heated, shaped, etc

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Thickness | 0.5 Inches |
| Item Form | Rod |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| UPC | 038613179806 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | National Hardware |
| Part Number | N179804 |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 36 x 0.5 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | N179-804 |
| Size | 1/2" x 36" |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Cutting Diameter | 0.5 Inches |
| Measurement System | Inch, number |
| Included Components | Hardware;Door, Gate & Window Hardware;screen-door-hardware |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Steel
- **Brand:** National Hardware
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 36 x 0.5 x 1 inches
- **Color:** Zinc Plated
- **Item Diameter:** 0.5 Inches

## Images

![National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2" x 36" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fcv-BU1fL.jpg)
![National Hardware N179-804 4005BC Smooth Rods in Zinc, 1/2" x 36" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N6-5ioLfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I want to build a push-along riding toy for a toddler. Can this rod be cut in half to use for both the front and back axle?**
A: Yes, I cut it with a hacksaw.

**Q: What's the best way to connect two of these together?**
A: It appears to be a steel rod. If it isn’t possible or practical to weld it, I’d purchase a steel rod coupler and place each halfway in. You can then drill a small hole on each side and tap it in order to thread a screw in.

**Q: Is this good for diy barbell**
A: This is only a 1/4 inch bar. Best use is for axle for wheels on a wagon , cart ect.

**Q: How much are there in the box?**
A: Only 1

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Product
*by W***R on July 25, 2023*

I used this to make a solid axle with wheels on a generator.A number of reviews have stated this shaft does not properly fit 1/2" ID bearings, collars, etc.I ordered this shaft, collars ( 1/2" ID) and push nuts (1/2" ID) and two 12" tall wheels w/ 1/2" ID bearings. This shaft fit them all just perfectly.I also received an empty box on the first order, the box had a small hole in it and nothing inside. Amazon was nice enough to credit me back and I reordered but this delayed my project for another week. Amazon shipping did not make any adjustments to the shipping container or packing, but somehow the second shipment made it just fine. It really makes me wonder just how much force these boxes take en route to cause the shaft inside to propel with enough force to bust out of the box. Whether or not this is an Amazon or post office issue, this could easily be avoided by just wrapping the ends of the shaft with a wad of scrap paper and a rubber band or the manufacturer could dip the ends in a hot plastic that cools quickly and provides a removable end cap/tip. Either would probably solve this shipping problem.Regardless, this is a quality product, well made, very hard, zinc coated, straight, and tough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by S***O on June 11, 2025*

Great product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid bar
*by D***. on May 20, 2025*

It is solid, not like the one I replacedIt did cut fairly easy w my hacksaw

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*