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Offline 1930

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whats the deal with these dies
« on: August 30, 2014, 05:59:21 PM »
And why do they call them dies.

I got a few of the type on the left, they are un-like any others I have owned. They appear like nuts but are clearly dies. They are thicker than a conventional die. Are these a low budget version of a typical die as seen on the right?

Hard to tell by the picture I posted but they are considerably thicker, you would swear you were looking at some weird nut until you looked at the threads.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2014, 06:01:07 PM by 1930 »
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Offline amecks

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Re: whats the deal with these dies
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2014, 06:20:23 PM »
They are re-threading dies - just for cleaning up threads - not cutting threads.

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Re: whats the deal with these dies
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2014, 06:20:43 PM »
Given the small chip relief , I would suspect they are thread chasers....
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: whats the deal with these dies
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2014, 06:26:30 PM »
They are re-threading dies - just for cleaning up threads - not cutting threads.

Al
Never knew of such a difference. Thanks guys
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.