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270686 John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> 2020‑05‑01 Re: Threading die for 0.108-50
Erik,

The knowledge that 7/64-50 is an obsolete Stubs Iron Wire Gauge bicycle spoke
thread is a clue to where a die might be found.

There are antique bicycle hobbyists just as there are hobbyists for any sort of
antique vehicle including motorcycles, which also have spoked wheels.  Start
searching for their suppliers!  Very likely, some supplier is making your die!

Stubs Iron Wire Gauge is associated with Birmingham, England.  Check British
cycle repair suppliers

As always when searching for oddball taps & dies, check with gunsmith suppliers.
Again, look to Britain for a solution.

Consider “chasing” the thread.  Only the visible parts of the screw have to
“look nice.”  The buried parts just have to be a safe fit that will not damage
the tool itself.

Regards,
John Ruth
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