Jim et al, The "tool steel rolled threads" idea is o.k., but not the best way to go imo. I have a Threading Plate, that has several sizes on it. It was obtained from a Jewelry Supply house. It was made in Japan and works very well for such things as threading wire for damper wires, etc.The only thing I've never figured out is what the Number designations, on the plate, refer to. There are 12 different sizes all N.F. Threads. It's how I dupicate strange threaded stock for whacko, odd piano stuff. Just so's ya know. Or...I have dies, that I ordered from my local hardware store, dies in N.C. threads for that sort of thing too. Just ask one of the knowledgeable oldtimers in a large, old hardware, they'll know. Or...order from McMaster-Carr!! There are many other sources, if you do the searching.<G> Best, Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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