Alberta Source for 5/8x24 tap and die

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Wondering if anyone knows of an Alberta source for a 5/8x24 tap and die set?

I can't seem to locate any local vendors.

Alternatively anyone in Calgary have this set and want to either sell or rent it?

I am threading a barrel and finishing off a homemade brake for a project and while I can single point thread the muzzle I would like to chase the threads with the die.

I am unable to single point thread the internals of the brake (not very good with single point threading internal threads) on my lathe.

Many thanks in advance,

Marc
 
I usually go to United Tool Supply in Edmonton. They've gotten me a few odd size taps. Sometimes you just have to be patient for them to order them in though.
 
I know it's not local but I've ordered all my gun dies from cncwarrior and they've been awesome to deal with each time.

http://www.cncwarrior.com/Default.asp
 
It would be a good time to learn how to single point thread internally. Best way to learn is with white abs pipes, no danger to cras anything. Also most people start from internal relief vt and thread backward, avoiding risk of crashing the lathe.

Most local machine shop supplier should be able to order that for you, but they are expensive. Amazon is another great source.

GST
 
When I make brakes I use a tap don't even bother trying to internal tap it unless you have way to much time on your hands , I bore the hole to the correct size .580 for 5/8 24 if I recall and tap under power can do a handful of brakes this way in no time.

As far as needing a die to chase the threads it isn't necessary and is no different than threading a barrel tenon when installing a barrel , use the threaded brake to get the right fit if you don't have a thread pitch micrometer

There has to be lots of industrial supply places around you and it shouldn't take long to get one my supplier in Moncton gets me stuff like that from PTS usually the next business day
 
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At some point you really SHOULD learn to thread internally.

But for this size now is not the time to start. Learn on something quite a bit larger. On a 5/8 x 24 you would need to be running mostly blind and working on faith. Better to learn the steps and that degree of confidence on something quite a big larger. Like a 2 inch or larger piece of plastic pipe.

I've not done it yet but I like the idea of using an internal tool that points to the rear of the lathe, faces up and then run the machine in reverse. That way I can more easily see what is happening and it also allows me to safely cut threads that end at a shoulder. For any lathe other than a threaded nose spindle model this isn't an issue. And even with the threaded nose machines provided the cuts are kept fairly light the torque generated will not snap the threads loose. Note that for this the compound needs to be swung to the OTHER 29 degree mark so it "points" towards the direction of travel so you're advancing into the proper face of the thread cutting.

You will need a bottoming tap to finish the internal threading. So you're looking at buying a taper tap to get a smooth and centered start and at least the bottoming tap to finish the job. I would still plan on cutting a relief groove at the base of the hole in the flash hider you are making. That way you won't get any unwanted strain or pushing to the side when seating the hider.
 
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