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Old 14th November 2020, 01:57 PM
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Default Matched large Tap & Die - Can Anyone Help Pls?

Ladies & Gentlemen,

I'm in need of a large matched bottom tap and die set for the front face on my Cylinder Block for half size Clayton Steam Lorry. I'm after one of the following:

o M30

o M35

o M40

o 1.25"

o 1.5"

Or anything in between. Don't mind what thread type (BSF Whitworth Etc Etc) so long as they are a matched set. Don't mind if set is incomplete so long as have bottom tap plus Die.

Preferably British made.

Happy to purchase or Hire,

Kind regards,


Andrew
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Old 14th November 2020, 09:22 PM
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I don't have much in the way of taps & dies as I work mainly in wood, so can't help directly.

When I've had need to borrow anything like this, I've paid a visit to one or other of my "local" heritage railways to scrounge a loan.
Did something similar when I needed a 3"+ socket recently, although I have now bought an example of said socket for planned future use.
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Old 14th November 2020, 10:37 PM
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Tracy Tools, they're on the web, new kit at very good price. By the time you have messed about borrowing/hiring knackered gear you'll really wish you had gone to them in the first place. Been there got the tee shirt.
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Old 14th November 2020, 10:46 PM
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I cannot imagine what a miniature wagon would be doing with such a thread ? Would screw cutting be an alternative , or a pipe thread ?
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Old 15th November 2020, 10:31 AM
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OP, I've sent you a PM ...
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Old 15th November 2020, 11:54 AM
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Andrew,
Give us clue -what is it for, precisely?
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Old 15th November 2020, 03:24 PM
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Martin,

Have PM'd you.

Kind regards,

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Old 17th November 2020, 08:32 AM
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Ladies & Gentlemen,

Many thanks to all who responded and gave excellent advice.

As a result I have now resolved my problem and can successfully continue by build.

Along the way I came across a German Tap Die Seller of New / Used Taps & Dies of All Sizes - having 3,000 plus in stock. If you are interested you can find them on Ebay at https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/www-mobileme24-de

Kind regards and wishing you all to keep safe,

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Old 17th November 2020, 09:40 AM
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Hi Andrew,

as you are quite flexible with the size of thread and probaly will only use it once or twice e-bay should be a good source ?

At least ove here a set would be around 40 quid in reasonable conditions ...

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