Cutting Joint Collar Threads

[Barry13]

I'm attempting to cut the 5/8-18 thread on a hard maple dowel (made from an old broken cue shaft) for the joint collar but the thread die keeps stripping the wood and the threads become useless. I'm using a brand new die purchased from a well known cue component supplier. I've tried at .62, .60 and .58 diameter shafts but the die still strips the wood. What is the proper diameter that I should use and is there any other helpful procedures that you can share?

 

[FLYINGSNAIL]

Hope this help...

I'm attempting to cut the 5/8-18 thread on a hard maple dowel (made from an old broken cue shaft) for the joint collar but the thread die keeps stripping the wood and the threads become useless. I'm using a brand new die purchased from a well known cue component supplier. I've tried at .62, .60 and .58 diameter shafts but the die still strips the wood. What is the proper diameter that I should use and is there any other helpful procedures that you can share?

 

[shankster8]

That is a neat setup!!!!!!!! Is that a router mount made by Tonkin Custom Cues? Can that router take 1/2 inch bits? I assume you used two cutters, one to cut the tenon, and one to cut the threads? What do you call those kinds of bits/cutters?

 

[Guerra Cues]

That is a neat setup!!!!!!!! Is that a router mount made by Tonkin Custom Cues? Can that router take 1/2 inch bits? I assume you used two cutters, one to cut the tenon, and one to cut the threads? What do you call those kinds of bits/cutters?

It is a 60 degree double angle milling cutter. Shank sometimes needs to be cut in order to reach the inside depth for internal threading. It was not Pete Tonkin, it was some other Kenny's friend


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[JoeyInCali]

Nice.
Which reminds me, where's your check for the custom ground easy pin install kit?
Oh, you missed a spot.

 

[Barry13]

That's a nice set up for machining the threads, but I'm attempting to use a purchased threading die for wood.
Is there anybody using a 'die' that could share their technique on how to use the die to cut the threads without tearing the wood? Proper starting diameter, etc? Is hard maple a good choice or not for this?

 

[Trent]

did you put a little wax on the tenon before you started cutting??

i use one from chris and i wax in then thread it a couple threads at a time back it of and repeat until im done nime come out very clean.

just keep working with it on a scrap piece youll get it figured out.

 

[GBCues]

did you put a little wax on the tenon before you started cutting??

i use one from chris and i wax in then thread it a couple threads at a time back it of and repeat until im done nime come out very clean.

just keep working with it on a scrap piece youll get it figured out.

I was having a similar problem (was threading a ferrule tenon) and the guys here recommended "put some bees was on it before you start". But But But I replied, the glue won't stick to wax. "Don't worry about it. Try it, you'll like it"

And I did! No problem with gluing, nice clean threads.

Gary

 

[Barry13]

I used some wax and that did the trick. Many thanks for your helpful tip.

 

[waynewrc]

Cuttiny tool?

Does anyone know where can one of these 60 degree double angle milling cutters can be purchased?

 

[MVPCues]

Does anyone know where can one of these 60 degree double angle milling cutters can be purchased?

Travers tool is where most are getting them, I believe. Five or ten minutes searching on their site, they should be found. I don't have the link at hand.

Kelly

 

[Mcues]

I'm attempting to cut the 5/8-18 thread on a hard maple dowel (made from an old broken cue shaft) for the joint collar but the thread die keeps stripping the wood and the threads become useless. I'm using a brand new die purchased from a well known cue component supplier. I've tried at .62, .60 and .58 diameter shafts but the die still strips the wood. What is the proper diameter that I should use and is there any other helpful procedures that you can share?

I have the same setup as in the pictures but when I use a die I like to file the edge of the wood slightly, it helps the die grab without tearing. Wax and going back and forth every few turns helps.

Mario

 

[QMAKER]

Thread cutting tools

Does anyone know where can one of these 60 degree double angle milling cutters can be purchased?

MSC. Here is the info:
40232910
J&L #: SLS-00154D

Mfr: Scientific Cutting Tools
Mfr #: SPTM290L
V79 Catalog Page 396


Solid Carbide Thread Mills Thread Size: 3/8 Length of Cut: 1.0000 In. Cutter Diameter: 0.2900 In. Shank Diameter: 0.3750 In. Shank Dia Frac: 3/8 Overall Length: 3.0000 In., 3

Order Qty of 1 = (1) Piece

Qty:
Price: $72.26 ea
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