Matthias, the Machinist book has tables. Tap and die 1-64 or 1-72 is a much closer fit. A 2-56 is easier to find, but it might be a little loose. If losseness works for your need, try 2-56. Hobby stores and mail order are 2 places I use to get these.
Numbered pilot drill bits give you a better fit. Dick Griffith, New Britain, CT On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:55:45 -0700 (PDT) Matthias Warmbold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi, > > I got a 1/16 brass rod (K&S brand) on which I would > like to put a thread. Neither the shop nor K&S has > provided me with information on which die is suitable > for this size. I spent some time surfing the net and > assume that a 00-80 die would fit. To make the female > thread, I assume that I have to use a 3/64 drill bit. > > Can anyone from this list confirm whether my > assumptions are correct? K&S sells a 00-80 tap and die > which no local dealer has on stock. Are they of good > quality or should I order it from somewhere else? Are > there any tables on the Internet where one could look > up the die size for any given rod? > > Matthias > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!
