Best Threading Tool

[carlsbad]

Inserts
https://www.iscar.com/eCatalog/Family.aspx?fnum=790&mapp=TH&app=208&GFSTYP=I&rcat=2800920&item2=

Holders

https://www.iscar.com/eCatalog/item.aspx?cat=2800920&fnum=792&mapp=TH&app=208&GFSTYP=I

This is an option for tooling request.

438.

 

[GenePoole]

I did tons of threading with shop-ground HSS tools. It was R700 receiver truing that got me started with inserts. Seemd the only way to properly pickup a thread and to cut it oversized without a lot of extra work was to use a full profile internal insert. The Full profile inserts cut the crest for you as well as the v-profile. When truing a receiver, this is key to obtaining a good internal cut that is going to match a barrel cut to ISO specifications. No guessing on the crest flats to pitch-diameter relationship or the helix angle. Just concentrate on picking up the thread.

 

[hogpatrol]

438.

And this is only two pages! For the OP, I would try at least three different "best" tools and then pick the one he feels most comfident and comfortable using.

 

[hogpatrol]

439

 

[tclaunch]

I have had great luck using Arthur Warner 1/2" threading kit. Its HSS, never tried carbide, so I have no comment there, but I run 79 rpm, and HSS works at that speed very well.

 

[ab_bentley]

I have had great luck using Arthur Warner 1/2" threading kit. Its HSS, never tried carbide, so I have no comment there, but I run 79 rpm, and HSS works at that speed very well.

I tried the Warner, but I couldn't stand running slow, so I went to carbide. Warner makes a great tool though. Those are great threads btw.

 

[HillbillyLongRifle]

I cut these threads on a 1963 South Bend Heavy 10 with Arthur Warner HSS tool at 140 RPM

 

[7mmmag]

I also use high speed 5 to 8% cobalt and Hillbillysniper did it right , thats how i do mine also ! I grind my tool bits for most of my turning , touch them up with a stone and you will b good for a long time ,just use high sulfur cutting fluid !

 

[Bully]

Better?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZP9O0G/?tag=accuratescom-20

I looked at AR Warner. Nice stuff. Drives me a little bananas that he inserts are $13 a piece and they don't make a holder for 1/2" without the internal threader that I can't use.

 

[SDWhirlwind]

Better?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZP9O0G/?tag=accuratescom-20

I looked at AR Warner. Nice stuff. Drives me a little bananas that he inserts are $13 a piece and they don't make a holder for 1/2" without the internal threader that I can't use.

I have had this Dorian in left hand version for 5yrs or more and really like it! Can't believe in that it takes 1-2 months to ship.lol They must be rare???

 

[TRA]

I have had this Dorian in left hand version for 5yrs or more and really like it! Can't believe in that it takes 1-2 months to ship.lol They must be rare???

Right handed, the one shown in the link is left handed....FWIW.

BTW, stand up thread inserts are the most durable. The lay down style and especially the lay down ID inserts are extremely fragile.

 

[paperpuncher]

I like grinding my own tool's it how I started its hard to teach an old dog new tricks lol

Harder to teach new dogs old tricks

 

[Bully]

Right handed, the one shown in the link is left handed....FWIW.

BTW, stand up thread inserts are the most durable. The lay down style and especially the lay down ID inserts are extremely fragile.

The pic is left handed, the description is for a right handed.

 

[TRA]

The pic is left handed, the description is for a right handed.

Yes but if SD is really threading with a left hand tool he's got one of those polish lathes. OR......he's got a rear mount tool changer.

 

[TRA]

Harder to teach new dogs old tricks

New dogs don't need old tricks. Labor costs are high enough without today's dogs learning the tricks that bankrupted the machine business.

 

[paperpuncher]

I grind my own as well. I definitely prefer HS tools for trueing action threads. I like to "feel the tool in" when I pick up the thread. This can get expensive with carbide tooling unless one is very careful

 

[SDWhirlwind]

Whatever, the insert is on opposite side as the one pictured and description says "right hand", so on mine insert is on the left hand side if you are standing behind it. Sorry that my 2 strokes make my description politically incorrect for some!!!! TRA, maybe you will have a couple and you or your melon might not be perfect like it is now!!!

 

[TRA]

Whatever, the insert is on opposite side as the one pictured and description says "right hand", so on mine insert is on the left hand side if you are standing behind it. Sorry that my 2 strokes make my description politically incorrect for some!!!! TRA, maybe you will have a couple and you or your melon might not be perfect like it is now!!!

You just described a right hand tool. Right hand sweeps left and left hand sweeps right.

I'm sorry I did not catch the stroke reference at first. I also have had 2. Both same day. Got these cute little cashew shaped gizzys in the photos of my head too. I'm far from perfect, but there some things I have knowledge of. Sorry if that offends some.