On 16/09/2021, Dan Beck  wrote:
> Does anyone have any experience with a wood tap and die set like this one:
>
> https://taytools.com/products/wood-tap-die-sets?variant=18507395498035
>
> I want to build a moxon vise and I really like wooden screws, so I’d like to
> buy a wood tap and die. This type is less expensive than others I’ve seen,
> so I’m wondering if it is any good.

Hi Dan,

I have a couple of these modern thread boxes, and a larger vintage one.
They do work, but one thing I found was that they definitely need
lubrication.  I soak the dowels in raw linseed oil before cutting threads.
And for tapping, I soak the inside of the hole with oil as well.  This makes
a huge difference in how well the modern thread boxes work.


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Oakville ON
Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User