Is this Barrel threading kit worth it?

m39a2 said:
Want it straight? Take to a gunsmith. Want it sorta straight, thread it with a die!

Scott
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X2 on that one. Your never going to get a die to thread straight free handing it no matter how careful you are. Die's are junk from my stand point no matter how much money you spend for one. They usually cut ripped torn threads, that often comeout sloppy. Much better off to have them single pointed.
 
I don't believe anyone who answered really looked closely at the site you posted. Yes, it is better to get a Gunsmith to do it on a lathe but if there is nobody in your area ,this devise with it's (TAT) Thread Alignment Tool would be much better than trying to thread it freehand with a die. $59.95 U.S. is a bit high, but if it prevents you screwing up your gun it may be worth it. At about $30 U.S. per gun it is probably less than what a Gunsmith will charge. Just my opinion , I have never used this particular unit with it's TAT . If you get it , give us a report on how well it works.
 
$60US for a die and handle is nuts.
"...Die's are junk..." You're doing something wrong. Taps and dies are used in industry every day. However, paying $60US for a one time use die is nuts.
 
sunray said:
$60US for a die and handle is nuts.
"...Die's are junk..." You're doing something wrong. Taps and dies are used in industry every day. However, paying $60US for a one time use die is nuts.
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Not to step on any toes or get into a pi$$ing contest, but thats my professional oppinion. Die's vs. single poing, theres no contest in quality of thread. I work in the industry and use taps daily, dies not so much. The only good die ive ever used is a self opening die head that goes into the tail stock of a lathe. I guess there is an exception to price (now im contradicting myself lol) there about 1500 bucks. Then you have to but the chaser sets to go in the thing. Either way, good point if theres no one in your area to go to then by all means give it a try. Just my 2 cents, post pics when its all done :rockOn:
 
I'm going to check with the local gunsmith (not many of those left :(). Someone I spoke to mentioned it might be $30 per barrel. If that is the case I'll take it to the professional.:)
Gotta support gunsmiths since they're getting scarce - poor fellows.
Thanks for the replies guys.
 
Just be careful if a machinist is doing it instead of a gunsmith that your crown isn't damaged. And for best results the bores of the barrel and brake should be coaxial.
 
I think it depends on what you mean by "good machinist". There are some guys who would take the time, and can figure out any problem they are presented with, in any field, one off. But there are a lot of details to threading a barrel and making sure everything fits that an everyday machinist could plow on through.
 
NOTE:::: Most machinesta are not licenced gunsmiths and therefore are not legally allowed to work on a gun. If you turn a screw on a firearm that is not your own you are breaking the "Letter" of the law. That being said, any good machinest can indeed cut the thread you want on the barrel. The best way is to put the knox form section (Chamber area) into the headstock and set up a steady rest as close as you can to the end you want to thread. The steady rest will also dampen the chatter and help you to get a smooth clean thread.

Scott
 
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