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   dgreen | May 14, 2006 07:06am | #1

   http://www.bealltool.com/products/threading/threader.php

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   QCInspector | May 14, 2006 08:40am | #2

   There was a thread (pun intended) last November that I contributed to that you might want to tap (again, pun intended) into.

   http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=7987.11

   I described how to do it with the tablesaw, and there were some other equally good ideas too.

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   AdamCherubini | May 14, 2006 02:38pm | #3

   I've been using clamps and vise screws made using those taiwan taps for many years. If you think they feel sloppy, it might be because someone used an undersized dowel (its a diameter problem, not a thread problem).

   My threads aren't sloppy. What they are, however, is too fine, and the more expensive beall taps don't fix this problem. The smaller sizes aren't so bad, but the 1-1/2" 6tpi that I use for my vises really should be 1-1/2" or 2" 3tpi.

   Adam

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   THintz | May 14, 2006 08:02pm | #4

   I also use the Beall threader kit and remain impressed with how easy it is and how well it works.

   I have a review of it at the link below with photos of all the components and of using it.

   http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/bealthrdrvu.html

   Tom Hintz

   Because there is always more to learn!

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   alanplanesaw | May 15, 2006 03:44am | #5

   Thanks everyone for your replys.  I haven't used the Beall so maybe it is better than what I have used.

   The one I have is a no-name brand from Woodcraft.  Understanding that some dowels are undersized, I was relatively careful, but there still seemed to be too much play. 

   Maybe the Beall is a better or higher quality.

   Thanks,

   Alan - planesaw

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   jako17 | May 15, 2006 05:54am | #6

   Hi there Alan I believe you have a lathe as you turn plane knobs. Try making your own chasers then chase the threads.That way you get the fit ,size and t.p.i  that you want.

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   alanplanesaw | May 15, 2006 06:20am | #7

   Sorry, I don't turn plane knobs.  Not opposed to it.  Just never done it.

   Alan - planesaw