On Sunday, 5 July 2020 09:02:58 UTC+1, Cynic wrote:
I had both pipe vice on stand which formed part of a conduit bending kit and a set of manual 1/2" to 2" pipe thread stocks & dies which I used prior to retirement. I don't know where you are but what you're proposing is pretty trivial in the scheme of pipefitting. A word of caution- trying to grip round steel pipe in a normal vice tight enough to cut a thread will result in crushing it out of shape. I'd suggest cutting your lengths ready to save time then hire kit over a weekend to cut the threads. Are HSS still around in your neck of the woods?

Thank you. Yes - we have HSS but another company offers a pipe threader at a more sensible £20 a day (rather than £87). Need to check with them tomorrow if there are any extra charges for the cutters.

Is there anything special about the cutting lubricant? Or would I get away with ordinary lubricants?