Cottonfield
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Need help with single point thread cutting. I have a 12x36 and I'm trying to teach myself to cut threads. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thread cutting
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tigerwerkes
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Cutting threads
It looked good until I saw the pictures. Now I see tearing.
ntsqd
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Any chance of taking an evening machining class at your local community college? I got hands-on, practical training by taking one, and I still hate single-pointing threads, but that's just me.
sable tireur
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Here are two trial threading videos to pursue. None will be a substitute for hands on learning. You just have to get on the machine and set it up to cut threads. No it's not simple, it's a machining process which requires those threads to fit other threads.
Study and practice. I've cut 10's of thousands of threads in most materials and lots of different placements. All it takes is practice and experience. Start simple, inexpensive steel, quality cutting tools. You'll learn a lot from your first crash!
Enjoy the learning experience!
