5/8 inch 4 TPI ACME taper tap
richard ellis 1 | 07/10/2016 07:53:56 |
1 forum posts | 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 yet | 07/10/2016 21:40:08 |
7517 forum posts 20 photos | 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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