On Sep 8, 7:28*pm, TwoGuns wrote:
I have a project that requires putting threads on several one inch Oak
Dowels. They will then be threaded into either Oak, Maple , Walnut or
Aspen in one inch deep bottom tapped holes. My tap & die kit is from
HF and has seen a lot of use. Are there any special tricks to stop
tearing etc and keeping a crisp thread?


ISTR a recommendation to oil the wood with linseed oil before cutting
the threads.

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FF