Pin die 3/8-10
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PariahZero
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Having just received one from cuefits: the tap works great. My one complaint is the order item said a 1” die, but I received a 1.5” die.
So I needed a different die handle... which is a bit easier to find.
So I needed a different die handle... which is a bit easier to find.
JC
Coos Cues
Excuse my ignorance but what would one use a die of that size for?
PariahZero
Member
I’m pretty sure it’s for cutting threads into a hard rod of some sort - plastics, aluminum, brass, unhardened steel, and possibly some kinds of wood, provided there’s actually a wood that dense.
I imagine I could turn out a joint protector out of Acetyl rod, and use this die to cut threads into the joint protector’s stem.
For poops, I’ve tried cutting threads into a dowel from the hardware store (after penetrating the wood with thin CA). It is “wishfully” serviceable at making a threaded tenon. (ie. I can screw on a ferrule.)
It’d probably pretty weak. The die can’t cut threads in wood so much as tear out pieces (including undercutting the thread you’re trying to cut.) — a well fitting straight cylinder epoxy joint has got to be stronger & lighter.
JC
Coos Cues
You would be better off fixing the damaged area with a file until a pro can get to it to replace the pin. Or a grinder, just eliminate the area. I don't think you will like what a die does for you.
