I am quite lazy :-) This one works great if you are of a similar persuasion (unfortunately the site says not in stock right now).
Paul
(in Jamaica).
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----- Original Message -----
From: "CLevinski" <clevinski@...>
To: <7x12minilathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:06 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Threading for the first time
OK, looks like I need to make a hand-crank for the mini-lathe...
Thanks to all for their suggestions and comments!
Charlie
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "CLevinski" <clevinski@...> wrote:
Hi, All,
I'm going to try single-point threading for the first time. I've read up on the procedure, and I figure the best way is to just jump in and give it a try. I'll initially make a 3/8-24 thread, only because it's big enough for me to really see the progress as it develops. But what I would really like to make for use after that is a 5 mm thread. These are, I believe, a 0.8 mm pitch. My goal is to make some thumbscrews to hold the gear cover on my lathe without having to use a hex key to get it off. My question is whether this is too fine a thread for me to do as a beginner? Are there any special tricks?
I guess it really doesn't matter; if I screw it up (pun intended), I'll just try it again.
Thanks,
Charlie
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