Making a Threading Die Holder for the Lathe

[extropic]

Not my video, but well worth the 6 minutes.

 

[rodm1]

Thanks OP the tool is very good but the box is amazing!

 

[Winegrower]

If you are considering a tailstock die holder, look at the Hemingway tailstock die holder, which comes as a kit. The design has a nifty clutch incorporated that allows threading safely right up against a shoulder.

 

[tjb]

A little more spartan but here's one I made. I also made attachments that allow it to be used as a tap holder.

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[Charles scozzari]

Good morning, heres one I made a while ago. The adaptor is held by a bushing in the chuck that allows the tap handle to slide out the length of the tap and the travel can be increased by moving the tailstock as needed. I can also use it on my mill. I saw the one you made and it is a beautiful piece of work. Thanks, Charlie.

 

[GreyhawkUSA30340]

Here's another good one (tailstock die holder, to get back to that...) (not my video):

 

[Charles scozzari]

I use 2" dies and put this together. The delrin guides can be changed for the required size die. it keeps the die squared on the stock.