Deadeye
Established Member
I want to tap some wooden discs to make attachments for my Graduate lathe.
The thread is 1.5" x 6tpi (UNC).
I'll only need to cut afew so £50ish for the Axminster spindle cutter kit is a bit extravagant.
I thought I could make a tap from threaded rod or a bolt of the right size.
The only bolt I can find is £60 per bolt (!).
Any suggestions? Anyone got a ma-hoooo-sive bolt lying around that's not permanently re-purposed as a paperweight?
The thread is 1.5" x 6tpi (UNC).
I'll only need to cut afew so £50ish for the Axminster spindle cutter kit is a bit extravagant.
I thought I could make a tap from threaded rod or a bolt of the right size.
The only bolt I can find is £60 per bolt (!).
Any suggestions? Anyone got a ma-hoooo-sive bolt lying around that's not permanently re-purposed as a paperweight?