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Well... I've learned my lesson with cheap taps and dies. I thought I could get by for now with a cheap set.:redface: They cut fine, but the dies are under-sized and the taps are over-sized. Makes for a very sloppy fit.
I borrowed a quality adjustable die from work and what a difference!! It cut cleaner, faster and is actually the correct size.
So... does anyone have a link for a place that has good quality taps and dies at a reasonable price?

Thanks for any help...
 
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Thanks George.

That's what I had planned on doing... just buying the sizes I need.
I bought the set thinking it would help me determine the sizes I want to use.

Do you use the adjustable dies? I thought it worked very nice.
 
I think all the dies I bought from Victor are adjustable. About the only time I use the adjustment is after cutting the threads with a slightly open positioned die, say in acrylic, I will dip the blank in PAM cooking spray, close the die down just a hair and chase the threads once again taking off very fine shavings. I found this makes for some nice looking threads rather than the whitish, chalky looking threads I used to make.
 
When you order taps and or dies always order a good quality high speed steal set, and also you can order them in different clases of fits.

If you have a good industrial supply outfit, they can explain the classes and get you what you want.
 
DoAll, MSC Industrial, McMaster-Carr. All cater to industrial shops, but they'll accept an individual order w/ a credit card. You have to know what you want, though.
 
Texatdurango said:
I think all the dies I bought from Victor are adjustable. About the only time I use the adjustment is after cutting the threads with a slightly open positioned die, say in acrylic, I will dip the blank in PAM cooking spray, close the die down just a hair and chase the threads once again taking off very fine shavings. I found this makes for some nice looking threads rather than the whitish, chalky looking threads I used to make.
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George,

This might be a dumb question, but how exactly do you dip a blank in spray? Do you spray the pam into a cup? Why not just use vegetable oil in liquid form?
 
turbowagon said:
Texatdurango said:
I think all the dies I bought from Victor are adjustable. About the only time I use the adjustment is after cutting the threads with a slightly open positioned die, say in acrylic, I will dip the blank in PAM cooking spray, close the die down just a hair and chase the threads once again taking off very fine shavings. I found this makes for some nice looking threads rather than the whitish, chalky looking threads I used to make.
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George,

This might be a dumb question, but how exactly do you dip a blank in spray? Do you spray the pam into a cup? Why not just use vegetable oil in liquid form?
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You know, after I posted that comment I thought someone might question it , then thought... nah, no one is gonna catch that little detail. Guess I was wrong huh! :eek:

Actually I had a can of brand x canolo oil spray that started leaking or oozing and wouldn't stop so I took an ice pick and poked a hole in the bottom, let the pressure out then poured all the oil into a small plastic cup with a lid on it. The lid has a hole in it just large enough to poke a small paintbrush in so that's my little oiler brush now and I snap the lid off when I need to dunk a blank.
 
dalecamino said:
Interesting thread. I would like to see some sizes posted here :biggrin: What sizes would we need to buy? :confused:
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I don't think sizes really matter. It's whatever you want to use, I think.

I'm looking at the 10mmx.75 and 8mmx.75. I like the look of the finer threads.

If I'm wrong, maybe someone will let us know.:wink:


After looking at Victor, they have a $25 minimum and $10 shipping. I think I can get the same items locally for about the same price, but won't have to get it all at one time. Might use them for some other items though.
 
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