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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master Username: dounraey
Post Number: 1648 Registered: 5-2012
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I'm trying to buy a metric die ( M12 1.0) and was wondering if anyone knew of a good US online tool supplier. I'm trying to rescue a MPH speedometer I bought some time ago. The thread where the cable screws in at the back is crossed. I hired a thread restorer set from Autozone but i'm finding the thread file too risky to use. The ironic thing is the set has 3 M12 restoration dies but the pitches are 1.75, 1.50 and 1.25. Sod's law that the 1.00 pitch wasn't included. This is a very fine thread and the local factors (Harbor freight, Sears etc) do not stock them. |
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Kelly Opfar
Prolific User Username: kelly_opfar
Post Number: 159 Registered: 7-2004
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Hello Geoff, I have a box full of weirdo taps and dies but I don't have that size. The first place I usually check for weird dies is eBay. Here is one guy selling what you need but it ships from China: https://goo.gl/Ai9jBf If you want it faster and want to pay more money for it, MSC has everything: https://goo.gl/EEzoAH BTW, as a rule of thumb, round dies are made from High-Speed Steel. Hex dies are made from lower quality carbon steel and are considered re-threading dies. They are suitable only for chasing threads on parts that are already threaded. A hex die will not cut satisfactory threads on an unthreaded shaft. Almost all taps and dies available in a hardware store are going to be made from cheaper stuff. I've never seen HSS taps and/or dies in a store like Sears, Lowes, Home Depot or Harbor Freight. Geoff, your speedo is a good example of something that could use a rethreading die. |
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Jeff Young
Grand Master Username: jeyjey
Post Number: 313 Registered: 10-2010
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I've been using MSC for years. They've also got a UK branch which has proved handy since I moved to Ireland, though they don't seem to stock quite as much stuff. Cheers, Jeff. |
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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master Username: dounraey
Post Number: 1649 Registered: 5-2012
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Hi Kelly Many thanks for your reply. I'll go with MSC. This is a useful site to add to my list for future purchases. Thanks also for the information on the different types of taps and dies. This is really useful for someone like me who does not come from an engineering background. Regards Geoff |
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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master Username: dounraey
Post Number: 1650 Registered: 5-2012
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Cheers Jeff for your reply. We posted at the same time. |
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ross kowalski
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Post Number: 327 Registered: 11-2015
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Geoff, I don't know if you are familiar with wholsale tool. I don't know how national they are but they have a outlet near me in Stoughton MA USA and have a range of qualities in everything. Clones to Mitutoyo etc. I didn't check the size die you mention, but I'm sure they would have one. They also have a paper catalog. Also, in the MSC type industrial supply catagory there is Garinger |
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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master Username: dounraey
Post Number: 1651 Registered: 5-2012
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Hi Ross I clean forgot about Grainger. I did not know about Wholesale Tool so thanks for the info. I've just checked and they both have warehouses nearby. Too late now as I have already ordered the die online, however great for my future requirements. Many thanks. Geoff |
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Graham Watson
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Post Number: 24 Registered: 3-2016
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Hi Ross, East Bridgewater Ma. Here. Grainger is a good bet. |
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ross kowalski
Grand Master Username: cdfpw
Post Number: 328 Registered: 11-2015
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Graham, Just at Bridgewater- Raynam last night! Small World. |