It's a bit of a cheeky long shot.
Does anyone have a decent M8 die I can borrow?

I have to cut 2 threads into a piece of A2 stainless rod and my die just isn't up to the task.

I know they're not massively expensive it's just I'm only going to cut 2 threads and then cast it into the box of other tools I've bought to do just one job!

die or die nut

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Originally posted by welderman
die or die nut

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Die nut.

Reading on tapdie.co.uk it would seem that their die nuts aren't suitable for cutting a new thread. Does that go for all die nuts?

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die or die nut

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whats the difference?

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A die is for cutting new threads, a die nut is for sorting out existing mangled threads... usually. A die nut can make new threads, but (a) they're not intended for that job, and (b) you'll have a difficult job starting the thread straight.

David

Where in hampshire are you? I have a set off HSS tap/dies from which you could borrow what you need if not too far away?

Ned.

He's in Andover, so prob about 40mins from you in traffic!!!

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Originally posted by worX
He's in Andover, so prob about 40mins from you in traffic!!!

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You're welcome!

Basingstoke is about 30 mins and stonehenge an hour - on a good run so worX isn't too far out

Ned.

ps since buying my set I've used them a lot more than once! This is what I bought, great value for money if you're happy to pay the initial outlay. Will come in handy a lot more often than you think!
http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/products.php?cat=Tap%20and%20Die%20Sets#LINEAR%20TOOLS21-599-SET

[Edited on 13/4/07 by ned]