I want to try my hand at threading some parts, but I have no idea how to go about it. I have gathered you need a die to cut the outside threads and a tap to cut the inside. I know I can get a lathe attachment that holds the dies but not sure about taps. Do the inside threads have to be cut by hand or can you do them on the lathe?
Also, I have no idea what size threads to make or which die or taps to buy to accomplish that.
I saw the die holder on the little machine shop site and will buy one before they go off sale, but I dont know what else I need.
If it's any help on what I would need I want to start with the Jr Gent kit and working from that kit gradually replace all the parts until I have a completely custom made pen.
Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I have no idea what size threads to make or which die or taps to buy to accomplish that.
I saw the die holder on the little machine shop site and will buy one before they go off sale, but I dont know what else I need.
If it's any help on what I would need I want to start with the Jr Gent kit and working from that kit gradually replace all the parts until I have a completely custom made pen.
Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.