Die Holder

[mu38&Bg#]

http://books.google.com/books?id=LS...t-PT&source=gbs_toc_pages_r&cad=0_1#PPA151,M1

I happen to browse through the link that was given in the Non-spillable can thread and stumbled across the above. I was going to make a tail stock die holder but this looks OK. I was thinking about milling a die holder to fit an Aloris type tool holder. Other than centering the die, I like being able to thread as deep as I like for a quick job.

 

[shred]

The downside is that makes it harder to 'back off' the die when threading and also unscrew it when you're done-- you have to turn the chuck both directions. Sometimes annoying if you might have to disconnect the gear train or if your lathe doesn't reverse. Other than that, it's worth a try.

 

[mu38&Bg#]

Yes, backing it off might be a little tricky. I'll have to give it some more thought.

 

[steamer]

To back off you could just open the half nut and run the spindle in reverse. The die will push the carriage back....at least it should...don't try this with 0-80!

Dave