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Offline HS93

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Help with threads
« on: January 15, 2010, 08:11:47 PM »
I have just got hold of a Widgetmaster mini mill that needs finnishing I need to tap for some 10-24 unc I also have to thread the end of some spacers, where is the best place to get them in the UK   OR is there a metric compatable thread.
anybody got a widget mill and is there anything to look out for with them ?


Thanks


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Offline andyf

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Re: Help with threads
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2010, 01:43:25 AM »
Peter, you could try Tracey Tools in Devon - see this page http://www.tracytools.com/tapsanddiesuncunf.htm
I think you have to order by post or phone, rather than on the interweb.

Andy
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I've cut the end off it twice, but it's still too short

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Re: Help with threads
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 10:52:12 AM »
Peter.

I saw your little mill and was curious as to what it was and I came across this website where I guy kitted out this little machine.

http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCCNCMiniRouter.html

If you cannot find your tap I may have in the shop you would be more than welcome to it.

All the best.   Anthony.
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Re: Help with threads
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 12:54:48 PM »
Thanks  ieezitin , I have just orderd from JLS in the uk, I found  this size hard to get in the UK , but I was prob looking in all the wrong places, I have only just got around to use  metric and ba ,
I have seen the link I think he is or was a member on hear.


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Re: Help with threads
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2010, 12:58:07 PM »
andyf  I tried to order on line but I could not manage it, for some silly reason (prob me) .thanks anyway ill put it in my fav for future use.

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Re: Help with threads
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2010, 02:01:19 PM »
J&L do them

Its easier to look at their virtual cataloge, they are on page 153, cheap value range at the bottom, better ones at the top

http://www.mscjlindustrial.co.uk/cgi/insrhm

Jason