Depends.
There are some holes that are too small to single point thread on some lathes.
Granted, that well done single point is much more accurate than most taps and dies.
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Why spend money on taps and dies you when you can cut your own by single point thread cutting? You will also end up with a superior result if you are careful. A challenge is also good for the brain and a chance to learn a new skill. Take your time, this
is a hobby not a speed test.
Just my 2 cents worth!!
Dick
On Monday, September 16, 2024, 3:12 PM, Brad Barton via groups.io <xbartx@...> wrote:
I'd think about making the tailstock screw. The smaller thread is standard M5, so dies are available, and the larger thread is M8 ¡Á 1, left handed - again dies are available, but you have to search a bit more. Also you can find sellers of M8 ¡Á 1 LH lead
screws from or for Unimats on Ebay, so I think you could just cut the end off one of them and use it. Possibilities.
Thanks for the reply! It might come to that if I don't fine one.
-Brad
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