When cutting threads on metal pipes or rods, it is far from always possible to exactly “push” a die on the first try. Agree that sometimes it is very annoying, especially when there is absolutely no free time.
Therefore, the author recommends making a simple guide for the die holder with your own hands, with which you can solve this problem.
First of all, it will be necessary to cut a piece of steel strip that is suitable for length using a grinder or other available tool. Having attached a die holder to it, it is necessary to make a marking for the mounting holes.
Step-by-step guide manufacturing process
First, the master drills two holes in the handles of the die holder, and then transfers them to a metal workpiece. Then a drill with a larger diameter needs to drill a central hole.
At the next stage of work, two bushings will need to be cut from an aluminum or brass tube. They will be worn on long bolts connecting a piece of metal strip with a die holder.
Next, you need to put on the die holder itself on the bolts, and fix it with two nuts. Then the handles are screwed in and a plate of the required size is inserted - the homemade product is ready for work.
For more information on how to make a simple guide for the die holder with your own hands, see the video on our website. Write in the comments, did you like this idea?
