Internal Threading HS to TS: Laydown Insert Toolholder question

Thanks Rick. I was hoping to thread the 3/4-16 and the 1-14 with the same bar but that Mesa's too big for the 3/4" internal.
 
Mark, what grade inserts are you using for threading most steels? I've only found left-handed 16IL AG60 inserts on MSC and few othes but those want to sell in packs of 5. I might go with MSC for just one insert for now. It is IC908 grade which is pretty tough, but I've never used it before. Thanks.
 
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For external threading you can use the LH toolholder upside down n front of the work. That is how to do it for those of us that don't have a rear toolpost.
 
Carmex I use the BMA grade for everything, you can also purchase single inserts directly from Carmex or Tavers. There is also a wide range of single point carbide threading boring bars from Micro100

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Wow. When I called Carmex Usa I was told they don't sell directly to end users. I'd rather buy from them as prices aren't bad and I know they'd have what I want. I'll check out the BMA grade. Thank you.
 
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