Grady wrote:
Anybody got a link to a good thread cutting tutorial? Also, when machining
both the male and female items to be threaded, how much clearance do you
allow to start with between the two?

Not exactly an answer to you question, but if possible, as you approach
finished thread depth, stop and test fit (without taking the part out of
the chuck). Then just take light passes until the fit is what you want
it to be by feel. Make sure the thread are clean when you do this.

Of course, this does not work when one part already exists and is too
big to bring near the lathe. Also, I'm assuming this is hobby work and
the exact clearance is not critical.

-Greg