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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: coolford on May 21, 2019, 02:31:17 PM

Title: Metric thread file
Post by: coolford on May 21, 2019, 02:31:17 PM: Some time ago I bought a box lot with two sae thread files and have used them many times. This metric thread file showed up in another box lot and was made by Con Val in the good old USA. Don't know how I got along without thread files in the past.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: oldgoaly on May 21, 2019, 02:39:11 PM: Yes they are handy!
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: Bill Houghton on May 21, 2019, 03:21:38 PM: I've never quite gotten the hang of thread files. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but they never seem adequate to the task.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: Plyerman on May 21, 2019, 08:11:39 PM: I use them a fair amount at work (machinist). They are just the ticket for taking the burrs and sharp edges off after you cut a key slot in a threaded shaft.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: p_toad on May 21, 2019, 11:01:11 PM: I like the ones i got from JAWCo and they, too, are made in US. Good folks to deal with, also. :smiley:
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: papadan on May 22, 2019, 12:15:45 PM: I've got a set of Snap-On thread files. Set had 2 sae and 1 metric, got them in the early 80s and can't fathom how many times I have used them.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: bonneyman on May 24, 2019, 09:27:24 AM: Quote from: Bill Houghton on May 21, 2019, 03:21:38 PM
I've never quite gotten the hang of thread files. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but they never seem adequate to the task.

I'm with you, Bill. I've got a pair of thread files but rarely use them as they don't seem to do much.

Maybe it's my wrist angle?
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: oldgoaly on June 03, 2019, 01:12:58 PM: They can't fix stripped off threads but do work well!
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: Bill Houghton on June 03, 2019, 02:25:55 PM: Just used one to clean up threads on a very oddly sized screw on some toolmaker's clamps - the size didn't fit any conventional machine screw or SAE sizes, but it was not metric. I think I may have finally gotten the rhythm of using one.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: lptools on June 03, 2019, 06:03:20 PM: Hello, i have had good results with the larger, coarse thread sizes. Fine threads and smaller diameters are tricky!! Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: jdjax on June 04, 2019, 10:10:43 AM: If I have a problem getting a thread file to work I use a file to get it started and then they usually work well for me. It was something that I did have to practice with more than I thought I would have to do. It looks like it should be easy.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: oldgoaly on June 04, 2019, 04:01:55 PM: I start them on good threads and working down lightly then more pressure as the thread improves
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: lptools on June 04, 2019, 04:41:19 PM: Hello, Oldgoaly. I like that technique!!! Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: jdjax on June 05, 2019, 09:43:50 AM: oldgoaly I will try that as well.
Title: Re: Metric thread file
Post by: oldgoaly on June 05, 2019, 04:07:44 PM: When you start at the good thread it means you are only trying to clean up one thread at a time. The good threads guide you, not going to save every bolt but will save a few.