Description of πͺ Carbon Wooden Rethreading Drill by Drill America
6 Piece Carbon Steel NPT Hex Die Set. Made of carbon steel. Right-hand cut tools have a cutting action that engages when they are run in a clockwise direction. Hex die is for dressing over bruised or rusty threads. No special holder is required for this type of die, any wrench large enough will suffice. Ideal for maintenance in the shop or field. Included Components: 6 Piece Hex Pipe Dies.
Although I had a Ridgid thread kit, I came across some galvanized pipes that were 'growing' in diameter due to rusting. Threads had to be cut for new end fittings but my pipe threader did not fit the pipe due to rust. The pipe cutters in this set are perfect for this job.
Bought this for my husband. Here's what he said: That's a very good set of stamps. Ideal for repairing damaged threads or trimming threads if you are using a softer material. They are not adjustable and have an external hexagon. So you can turn them with an adjustable wrench. No expensive die handle required. This set is for the right hand only. With any die, I recommend putting some oil on the blank so you don't get hot and chip the cut edges of the die. The wooden case is an added bonus thatβ¦
My husband is a handy man and loves all kinds of tools that help him with many things around our country house. When I saw this set I knew he would love it. Most of the time my husband needs a pipe die when cleaning out clogged pipe threads or restoring threads that were bent, warped, or badly cut to begin with; only occasionally does he have to tap a new thread on a special-length pipe. He used his father's old set of pipe bolsters for this, but they are incomplete and he only has 1/4", 1/2"β¦