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[RustySplinters]

I'd like to be able to start creating some kitless pens, but I have no clue how to turn the threads! Is there any post or anything in the library to help?
Thanks,
Michael

 

[IPD_Mr]

Threads are mostly cut with taps and dies. A few of the REALLY talented people will cut their own threads. Some will also cut threads on a metal lathe, but for the vast majority of us it is all in the taps and dies.

 

[RustySplinters]

Threads are mostly cut with taps and dies. A few of the REALLY talented people will cut their own threads. Some will also cut threads on a metal lathe, but for the vast majority of us it is all in the taps and dies.

How is that done?

 

[IPD_Mr]

Here is a link to a tutorial in the Library. This is just a begining, there is a ton more in threads on the IAP if you do a search or two.

http://content.penturners.org/library/pens/another_way_of_making_a_pen.pdf