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ACME tap

5/8 inch 4 TPI ACME taper tap

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richard ellis 107/10/2016 07:53:56
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Hi

I am after a 5/8 inch 4tpi tap.ACME

It is to be used to cut a thread into some Delrin.Need to make a new half-nut for a Legacy wood lathe. At a push a short bit of leadscrew would do.I could macle it up to cut the thread

Thanks

not done it yet07/10/2016 21:40:08
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An alternative is to cast some delrin (m.p. about 170 Celsius) around your lead screw. An apparent easy fix for a full lead screw nut, but might be a bit more of a challenge for a half nut.

Acme threaded rod is available from suppliers, if you wish to make your own tapping tool.

Hope this helps.

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