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Working on cutting threads

Rocking RP

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After a couple of YouTube vids and attempts yesterday on learning how to cut threads. Here is box i made today from Osage orange. Not best for making threads, but good practice. Didn't completely match up on top meeting bottom, but will continue to improve. Will use some woods more suited for threads for next attempts. Using 16 tip Robert Sorby thread tools. IMG_3120.webp IMG_3122.webp IMG_3122.webp
 
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That's always been on my list to try, but haven't yet.

I'd call that a very good first go at it. There are threads and they work together.

You can see from that comment I'm already lowering my expectations for when I try cutting threads... :wink:
 
Admirable job! I was surprised to hear OO was not suitable for cutting threads. Wonder what species would be the ones to choose fort threads. Chuck
 
If those are hand chased threads that's really good for your first effort. Did you use Johnson's Paste Wax or an equivalent for a lubricant? Osage orange should be as good as it gets for an North American Hardwood for thread chasing. You can also try a bit of thin superglue on the threads after they have begin to form.

Another thing for practice is to use PVC pipe just to get the feel of the tool and the rhythm required to cycle the tool.
 
If you cut the box threads a smidge or slightly deepen the cap it should bottom out. I got the threading jig from Chefware,not sure if that is classed as “real” turning but please don’t ask me if I care. Kinda fun making threads. As with everything gotta practice. Nice going.
 
Nice box Robert! It is getting me inspired to try it, for those with experience who have commented above, is a 10 tpi thread easier or harder to master, or does it matter?
 
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