How to Make a Metal Lathe Tap and Die Jig
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How to Make a Metal Lathe Tap and Die Jig
This is the first project i have made on my new lathe . It is a easy way to Use a die to make threads or chase them to clean them up.
My New Lathe and Mill
The first picture is my new precision matthews 12 x 36 metal lathe and the 2nd picture is my new precision matthews pm30mv mil
Tap and Die Plans
Here are the detailed plans for the project.
Turning the Main Body of the Die Jig
Picture #1 shows the turning of the main body of the die jig to 1''
Picture # 2 shows drilling the body all the way thru with a 1/2 inch drill .I then bored the end to 13/16 x3/8 deep for the die to be inserted.
Picture # 2 shows drilling the body all the way thru with a 1/2 inch drill .I then bored the end to 13/16 x3/8 deep for the die to be inserted.
Knurling
The first and second picture show the knurling process. It took a few times to get it right .
Finished Main Body
1st picture shows the finished body and the metal stock i used .
2nd , 3rd and 4th picture shows the finished die assembly.
2nd , 3rd and 4th picture shows the finished die assembly.
Support Arms With Knobs Plan
3 Handles and Knobs
pic #1 shows the 3 support arms
#2 Shows the knobs being polished
#3 and #4 show the finished die jig
video #1 shows the die jig in use chasing threads on the lathe
video #2 shows a ball turner i made making the knobs for the die jig
#2 Shows the knobs being polished
#3 and #4 show the finished die jig
video #1 shows the die jig in use chasing threads on the lathe
video #2 shows a ball turner i made making the knobs for the die jig