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Title: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: Danks on January 02, 2018, 04:38:04 PM

 This 3/8", 18TPI Die was given to me by a friend, cleaning out an old shed.
The only markings on it are " 3/8, R, W". I have never come across a die constructed in this manner before.
Can anyone shed some light on this item please.

Title: Re: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: gibsontool on January 03, 2018, 09:15:08 AM

New to me. Can't tell if it's riveted or bolted but either way I've never seen anything even close to that.

Title: Re: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: Lewill2 on January 03, 2018, 03:28:53 PM

It is for pipe or conduit threads, 3/8-16 & 3/8-24 are standard bolt sizes.

Title: Re: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: Plyerman on January 03, 2018, 05:06:49 PM

The construction of that die is very unique. Four thread-cutting inserts, held in place by two stamped plates of steel riveted together. I've never seen anything like it before.

Title: Re: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: Danks on January 04, 2018, 02:28:06 PM

The front and rear plates are riveted together.

Title: Re: 3/8" Square Die
Post by: Nolatoolguy on January 13, 2018, 08:37:37 PM

Quote from: Plyerman on January 03, 2018, 05:06:49 PM

The construction of that die is very unique. Four thread-cutting inserts, held in place by two stamped plates of steel riveted together. I've never seen anything like it before.

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