I found some stainless steel (I think, it looks that way at least) threaded pipe, 12 inch sections, 0.5 inch outside diameter, magnetic.  The thread extends maybe 0.50-0.75 inches inside the pipe, on both ends.  I found this in a Goodwill-type store really cheap, so I was curious what would be its original purpose?
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