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Actually, I add Thin CA glue after cutting threads and then chase the threads by running the appropriate cutter again. This really strengthens the threads, I've even had good results in softer woods.

For smaller stock cutting threads is easily done with an inexpensive tap and dye set. They don't need to super expensive amazing cuts threads in anything type, the cheapy set from HF or Sears or a big box store will easily do the job on wood and last a lifetime.

IMO a well equipped shop should a have a basic tap and die set. You just never know when you're going to need and use one.

terrydowning wrote:Actually, I add Thin CA glue after cutting threads and then chase the threads by running the appropriate cutter again. This really strengthens the threads, I've even had good results in softer woods.

For smaller stock cutting threads is easily done with an inexpensive tap and dye set. They don't need to super expensive amazing cuts threads in anything type, the cheapy set from HF or Sears or a big box store will easily do the job on wood and last a lifetime.

IMO a well equipped shop should a have a basic tap and die set. You just never know when you're going to need and use one.

Beware the HF set! QA is missing from mine. Tap/die dimensions not accurate. YMMV;)

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The ca glue seems to be working. I did a test yesterday. Will try again. Thanks for the glue clue.

Here's another method for cutting wooden threads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS8gAxr ... ubs_digest

&quot wrote:Beware the HF set! QA is missing from mine. Tap/die dimensions not accurate. YMMV;)

To avoid this problem the Beall system shines.
I got the set 20 or 30 years ago on sale, so wan't too awful bad. But no regrets, as it performs flawlessly every time.

Too flawlessly, sometimes.

I made a plug for the "fill" hole in the end of my home-made lawn roller, thinking that there was enough slop in the threading to make it "hand-tight" procedure. Seemed to fit nicely, in and out. So I filled the roller with water and proceeded to install the plug. Note that I was not careful to keep the internal threads dry when filling. Got about half screwed in when the wetness expanded the plug (1") and locked that sucker like it was super glued. Wooda been okay except there is too much of the plug sticking out to let the cylinder rotate in the framework freely. So if it aint dried out in a few days I guess I'll hafta cut it off.
{Unfortunately I had designed the roller to leak a wee bit thru the staves, as it rolled, to keep from getting big clumps of claymud stuck to it as it rolled along. As luck would have it, tho, the danged thing don't leak! So I'll hafta drill out that plug when I'm done in order to stow this thing, which is enormously heavy when full.}

Anaway, if you decide you want larger "screws"- 1", 3/4" and 1/2" dowel, the Beall kit will do it for you, forever, in grand style.