Rods & Bases are useful in a variety of science laboratories by providing superb stability for basic experiments and apparatus setups. Our retort stand bases are available in a variety of sizes and are made of corrosion-resistant, powder-coated pressed steel that features a threaded hole precisely drilled to hold rods with a 10mm x 1.5mm metric thread. Our steel rods are also precisely drilled with 10mm x 1.5mm thread and are available in a variety of heights.