jacobbaldwin
Member
Hello, everyone!
I'm running into some issues when attempting to add some external threading to components for a fountain pen I'm making. I've tested with various materials, and I'm just not getting the results I need.
I'm turning down the particular pieces to 10mm diameter, and then am using an M10 x 1.5 die to add threading. However, every time I attempt to add threading, it chews the part up and doesn't leave the threading behind, which gives me nothing more than a 8.7mm diameter (and worthless) piece. The picture below is an example I just did using hardwood, but I've also tried with an acrylic, and I'm getting the same thing. As a side note, when using a tap I'm not having any issues adding thread to the inside of the pen's barrel. This just confuses me further...
Does anyone have advice on how to add threading properly to the exterior of whatever materials you are using to make fountain pens?
Thanks,
Jacob Baldwin
I'm running into some issues when attempting to add some external threading to components for a fountain pen I'm making. I've tested with various materials, and I'm just not getting the results I need.
I'm turning down the particular pieces to 10mm diameter, and then am using an M10 x 1.5 die to add threading. However, every time I attempt to add threading, it chews the part up and doesn't leave the threading behind, which gives me nothing more than a 8.7mm diameter (and worthless) piece. The picture below is an example I just did using hardwood, but I've also tried with an acrylic, and I'm getting the same thing. As a side note, when using a tap I'm not having any issues adding thread to the inside of the pen's barrel. This just confuses me further...
Does anyone have advice on how to add threading properly to the exterior of whatever materials you are using to make fountain pens?
Thanks,
Jacob Baldwin