triple-start threads tap & die - finished pen pics?

[turbowagon]

I got a similar quote for the 0.8 pitch, though they quoted me for a bottoming tap for some reason:

Our P/N 31178

M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start Bottoming Tap,Standard Class 6H, 4 Flute

1 pc price = $152.90 each

2 pc price = $117.15 each

3 pc price = $87.89 each

6 pc price = $65.67 each

9 pc price = $53.68 each

12 pc price = $46.42 each

24 pc price = $41.36 each

Delivery: 3-4 workdays to manufacture

 

[skiprat]

Alex, did your die holder come with only one diameter capability?
Here's a pic of mine which can take 4 different diameter dies.

For those that go ahead and get these taps and dies please heed my advice and get a taper tap and a split die. :wink:

I also added a pic of my own 3 start tap that I made from stainless steel.
I simply threaded a rod on my lathe and formed the tap from a section of the threaded rod. The threaded rod 'was' going to be for couplers and the tap for matching threads in the cap. But I don't use them anymore

 

[Russianwolf]

Alex, did your die holder come with only one diameter capability?
Here's a pic of mine which can take 4 different diameter dies.

For those that go ahead and get these taps and dies please heed my advice and get a taper tap and a split die. :wink:

I also added a pic of my own 3 start tap that I made from stainless steel.
I simply threaded a rod on my lathe and formed the tap from a section of the threaded rod. The threaded rod 'was' going to be for couplers and the tap for matching threads in the cap. But I don't use them anymore

okay Skippy, give.

If you aren't using your homemade stuff any longer, what are you using now, other than kits?

 

[skiprat]

Still homemade Joe, just all single thread:biggrin:

 

[studioso]

this is all I got, it holds 13/16" and 1" dies: one size per end.
I don't know how to use them, but you just wait, before you know it we will have to move this post from "advanced penturning" to just "penturning"!!!

 

[chugbug]

Hi Guys, Mike at Silverpenparts.com tipped me off on the attempt to get an order together on the triple tap & die. If you can get enought (now or later), you can put me on the list!

Not that it matters, but what size (OD) would the die be (standard 1 1/2" round)?

Let me know if I need to contact anyone with my contact information separately.

Thanks...John

 

[turbowagon]

John,

Here is the link to the group buy thread. The Die will be 1" diameter. The group buy is open until next Thursday. All relevant info is in the thread here:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=76280

 

[Texatdurango]

I am considering the triple start tap & die that has been offered via a group buy a few times in the past.

I'd love to see some photos of pens made using this tap and die. Anyone have any to share?

Thanks!

- Joe

Ask and you shall receive! Here's a pen I made last week that has the triple multi-start threads

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=76318

 

[chugbug]

Sorry, I thought I had the right one.

Thanks..John

 

[manatee]

Alex, I have that same set and it is easy to use. Jose Rodrigues has a dvd that show how to tap on the metal lathe. I just got his dvd on the Milling Machine and it is great!

 

[turbowagon]

Sorry, I thought I had the right one.

Thanks..John

That's a beautiful pen, John!

For pens like this with a distinct pattern, do you have a technique for aligning the pattern when the threaded parts are screwed together?