cutting (US) pipe taper thread
On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:56:47 -0800, "PrecisionmachinisT"
wrote:
"DougC" wrote in message ...
The remaining question was how to cut internal tapered threads on a lathe that didn't have a taper attachment.
Basically, you don't
Well, you can set the tailstock over to cut *external* threads on an
emergency pipe tap. But it won't work if the workpiece is too long.
You're limited by how far you can set your tailstock over.
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Ed Huntress
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