kitless threads

[mpj01]

Hello,
I have a question regarding threading of body, cap, section of kitless pens.
Tap and dies or a machine lathe? Either or both?
Any input would be appreciated.

Mike
Wabasha Minnesota

 

[frank123]

Depending on your skill level and available tooling and lathe, you can do either.

Tap and Die is probably easiest and most common for most people, particularly when done with a lathe of any variety (wood or metal) to keep alignment correct.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I use tap and dies and a die holder in the tailstock of my wood lathe.

 

[mpj01]

That's what I thought. I will search the forums for info on threading.
My thought is for an amber demonstrator eyedropper. Hopefully not too ambitious for a beginner. Though I am no stranger to a lathe cutting threads is not something I do. My experience is in metal spinning. I will eventually attempt to shape copper for pen parts.
Thanks for your input.