Thanks, Jeff. Unfortunatly, I am in Angles territory, so can't very
well
drop by and pick up the tools! But now that I'm on the right path, I'm
sure
I can borrow, rent, or buy what's needed.

Ed

If you are in Red Sox Nation I'd be happy to loan you the use of my
1/2"
NPT die and die stock so you could shorten a standard nipple and
rethread it.

You sound like a perfectionist and there's nothing wrong with that
if
feel good doing things "just right".

Email me if I can help.

Jeff