[TheForge] tapping wood threads on metal

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From: "Chris Caswell" <olayers@sover.net>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: March 30, 2002 6:29 AM
Subject: [TheForge] tapping wood threads on metal


> Does anyone know of a source for a die that can tap wood threads on metal
> stock?
> Chris Caswell
> Caswell Wood & Iron



The traditional method for making a wood screw or lag bolt is to file the
threads by hand. At least thats the method I use. I have never heard of
anyone using a thread die or swage to form these types of threads, short of
using the method manufacturers use these days to make them.

T. Clark