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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: Will_D on September 16, 2014, 05:36:38 PM

Title: Which side of the die has a lead-in
Post by: Will_D on September 16, 2014, 05:36:38 PM: I have never really understood which side of the die faces to piece to be threaded.

Looking has never really shown me which side has the most relief.

Is the die symetrical>

Or does the size info face the work?

BTW: Never had a problem with taps
Title: Re: Which side of the die has a lead-in
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on September 16, 2014, 06:32:46 PM: All the dies I have say "Start this side", which if you look close has a taper in it.
Chuck
Title: Re: Which side of the die has a lead-in
Post by: Jonny on September 16, 2014, 07:33:16 PM: Never seen that Chuck and don't disagree.

I have 4 engineering co's sets of taps and dies plus what bought the last 20 odd years, its usually the end with the engraving or etching on.
Title: Re: Which side of the die has a lead-in
Post by: John Rudd on September 16, 2014, 09:26:57 PM: Quote from: Will_D on September 16, 2014, 05:36:38 PM
I have never really understood which side of the die faces to piece to be threaded.

Is the die symetrical>

I have ME dies that have a lead in on both faces....this can be a disadvantage if threading up close to a shoulder.. :coffee:
Title: Re: Which side of the die has a lead-in
Post by: PekkaNF on September 17, 2014, 02:07:05 AM: All dies I have have text on lead side. Some even has the text Chuck described " "Start this side"" even old and then cheap carbon steel dies.

Pekka