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Default cutting (US) pipe taper thread

On 10 Feb 2012 03:31:31 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"
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And there are chasers for Geometric die heads to cut tapered
threads as well as straight ones, if you happen to have a bed turret for
the lathe.

Enjoy,
DoN.


A turret may be convenient, but I mount the Geometric head in a boring
bar holder on the toolpost.

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Ned Simmons