Turned my first threads today!

toolman_ar

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IMG_4143.JPG I turned a 3/8" x 16 thread today.

This was a first for me. So I thought it would fun to tell someone.

I read the book, watched videos, then chucked up a half inch bar. Turned the od to .375. The tried my best to cut a thread using the power feed.

Must have had my head stuck in my fourth point of contact!

Reread the book and realized I need to grab the other handle on the carriage. The half nut.

Misread the number and cut 18 threads per inch. Nut would just about start. Part number two was a failure.

Took a brake, regrouped, cut the third part. Almost finished and crashed into the step up. The threads were good, but I missed the stand off size.

Part number 4. Turned out just fine.

I learned a lot and had fun with my Southbebd 13.

Enjoy your weekend!

toolman-ar
 
Congrats! Looks like you learned some valuable things and have something to show for it. Nicely done!
 
The first is always fun!!
I remember showing Terry Werm my first threads.
Still got them...
Good job.

Daryl
MN
 
Great job on #4, toolman. Now that we know you can do it, we'll expect it every time. ;)

Tom
 
It's a little bit like, patting your head, while rubbing your tummy, while hopping on one foot.

So I need to practice while making the standoffs I need for another project.

toolman_ar
 
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