Threading barrel with hand tools

[ebb]

Couldn't you take a file, and file the last 1/2 or 3/4s inch of the barrel to the major diameter of the thread size, and then carefully start the die with one of those nice speed squares you get at the depot. The die is tapered so it doesn't cut 100 percent threads on the side you start with, so when the die hits the shoulder you would have to reverse it to get the threads cut full all the way to the shoulder. I think if you had a good pair of glasses and were careful you could do it.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Only one person cautioned him about turning the barrel first before installing a brake. Brakes are not threaded to fit the OD of the barrel. He needs to keep in mind that it will have to be turned to the major pitch diameter before threading.

Some people may have caught it but just think the notion of threading a muzzle with a die wasn't worth posting on, as it is NOT...unless to simply say, "don't do it." Merely having to ask the question disqualifies anyone from doing a brake installation...on anything. If he or anyone, is told repeatedly not to do something, yet they insist...Let em' do it.

 

[jkohler]

You also could put it under your pillow and see if the thread fairy could magically cut the threads for you.

 

[Richard Coody]

My guess? "Oh crap, I just dropped the half nut on the wrong line". Threading job gone bad. Hmm, how to fix.

Just break out the portaband and take off a couple.of.inches and start again

Wanted.a short barrel anyway.

Do the crown with my forsters deburring tool. Crowns are overrated anyway.

 

[shortgrass]

Couldn't you take a file, and file the last 1/2 or 3/4s inch of the barrel to the major diameter of the thread size, and then carefully start the die with one of those nice speed squares you get at the depot. The die is tapered so it doesn't cut 100 percent threads on the side you start with, so when the die hits the shoulder you would have to reverse it to get the threads cut full all the way to the shoulder. I think if you had a good pair of glasses and were careful you could do it.

Or just use the Rigid pipe threader like Gundoktr suggested.

 

[johnfred1965]

I think I have a suspicion of what's going on, and why the OP wants to keep this "private".

Think he is a prepper wanting to put on a "brake" without the gov't knowing?

 

[Richard Coody]

Think he is a prepper wanting to put on a "brake" without the gov't knowing?

Lets don't jump to conclusions. You can buy a 12" threaded barrel for an ar at a bunch of on line dealers. They are extremely popular. Not illegal till you assemble it i guess.

Now a homemade "brake".......

http://www.ar15news.com/2015/05/20/diy-building-titanium-suppressor-home-components/

 

[ROCKJAG4]

Lets don't jump to conclusions. You can buy a 12" threaded barrel for an ar at a bunch of on line dealers. They are extremely popular. Not illegal till you assemble it i guess.

Now a homemade "brake".......

http://www.ar15news.com/2015/05/20/diy-building-titanium-suppressor-home-components/

lord, if u r that hard-up, send the barrel to me. I will thread & install your brake for free, so u don't ruin a good barrel. DO IT RIGHT OR DON'T DO IT AT ALL

 

[Uthink Uknow]

I have had enough of this crap.
Just sweat a copper adaptor on the barrel and be done with the threading crap. Just screw the muzzle bake, silencer, tuner on to the copper plumbing. Why make a mountain out of a mole hill?
That's what I always do. Send me your e-mail and I'll send pix.

 

[6MMsteve]

now I know why nobody comments on my ideas.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

now I know why nobody comments on my ideas.

Lol!!