Struggle with 1/8” dies

[metalmangler]

Haven't seen it mentioned in this thread, but I find the best way to start a die is to turn a short extension to the piece to be threaded with a diameter of the root diameter of the thread. This helps hold the die straight and square as it starts cutting the full-sized portion. The extension can then be turned or cut off.

 

[peterl95124]

Haven't seen it mentioned in this thread, but I find the best way to start a die is to turn a short extension to the piece to be threaded with a diameter of the root diameter of the thread. This helps hold the die straight and square as it starts cutting the full-sized portion. The extension can then be turned or cut off.

NICE !!! I'll have to remember that !!!

 

[ChazzC]

A little OT, but I needed some small toggle bolts so picked up a couple of "1/8" ones: the screws are 6-32, about 10% over 1/8" – don't believe everything you see!