morrisman
5th December 2011, 10:01 AM
I wonder if these would aid those of us who are in need of ACME rod
.RC.
5th December 2011, 01:16 PM
They might but I am not too sure....
Ironwood
5th December 2011, 01:29 PM
I reckon they could come in handy.
morrisman
5th December 2011, 02:38 PM
OOPS this is what i meant to link..I haven't worked out what the numbers mean eg 14 may be 14 tpi . The ACME threads have a particular nose width per tpi Micro 100 SAT-1250-14 Stub ACME 29 deg Incl Angle Carbide Threading Tool | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Micro-100-SAT-1250-14-Stub-ACME-29-deg-Incl-Angle-Carbide-Threading-Tool-/130584955781?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e67784b85)
morrisman
5th December 2011, 08:23 PM
Here is another option for those looking into cutting their own 8 tpi ACME rod Amazon.com: ACME Threading Inserts - External 16 ER 8 ACME P25C, Length: 16mm, I.C.: 3/8", Pitch: 8 TPI: Industrial & Scientific
matthew_g
5th December 2011, 09:05 PM
Hi there,
I will pot the links in to Part 1 and Part 2 of Tubal Cains videos on Acme threading.
They are very very informative.
I hope this may help you.
Part 1. MACHINE SHOP TIPS #24 Acme Threading Part 1 tubalcain - YouTube
Part 2. MACHINE SHOP TIPS #25 Acme Threading Part 2 tubalcain - YouTube
Cheers Matt
morrisman
5th December 2011, 09:29 PM
hi Matt Yes I did watch those down at the library. I agree , he does explain it well . No wonder his U tube counter is always very high ... and he did it all for free. MIKE