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Adjustable Dies?

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John in Ct

12-05-2006 12:21:00




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I have some adjustable dies and am not sure how to properly adjust them. I know that depending how I move the screw, the die will either cut deeper or not. My question is, how do I set this screw so I am cutting correct threads ( Not too loose or too tight) like a nonadjustable die would make? Thanks!!




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`Bernie in MA

12-08-2006 17:02:44




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 Re: Adjustable Dies? in reply to John in Ct, 12-05-2006 12:21:00  
I have a big abrasive saw that the threads were almost stripped on the 1" arbor. I bought an adjustable die and made the threads smaller/deeper. Then I sawed through one side of the nut, squeezed it in a vise and welded it shut so that it fit the smaller arbor. Still using the saw after 20 years.



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Tim Casbolt

12-05-2006 17:26:18




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 Re: Adjustable Dies? in reply to John in Ct, 12-05-2006 12:21:00  
If we're talking about the typical split dies that you put in a die stock and cut threads by hand, that screw is a jack screw that can be used to make threads bigger, but if you take all the pressure off the screw, you'll get a normal thread that fits a normal nut. I've only used that screw a couple times in my life when threading tool steel and wanting to take it off in two passes. Jacked the screw out a ways, cut the thread, then took the pressure off the screw and cut the thread again. To be honest, I don't think it made much difference.

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nballen

12-05-2006 13:00:47




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 Re: Adjustable Dies? in reply to John in Ct, 12-05-2006 12:21:00  
Its been awhile since I used an adjustable die, but...

I would find a good bolt or cap screw that matches the adjustable die, then gently thread the die onto the screw. Adjust the die down to where there is slightly snug contact on the "good" threads, then unthread the die and away you go.

Simple, huh?

Nathaniel
btw, you could use a drop of clear fingernail polish or blue(?) loctite to hold the die adjustment.

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landlord7012

12-05-2006 16:02:40




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 Re: Adjustable Dies? in reply to nballen, 12-05-2006 13:00:47  
Unless he is only chasing existing threads it's not quite that simple, but, it is a darn good place to start. Initially you want to leave the die loose (on your sample thread) and take a test cut. Variables such as material size and hardness, speed, tool pressure and depth of cut will affect finish thread quality and size. Readjust the die until you have size but remember that after sneeking up on size, a full cut may produce different results. Use some cutting oil for thread cutting and chasing.

ll

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