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  1. ShawnR

    Tips/Techniques Threading Basics from April 6 Toronto Meet

    Great thre......ah...post! Thanks!
  2. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    I can see that now. It was ABS pipe I was practicing on. It had the wall thickness that I thought might work but did not seem to do a very small thread like this very well. perhaps it was me or my cutter that was the issue.
  3. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Lots of learning, for me, in this thread. For anyone at the low end of the learning curve like me, I found this video that illustrates the various angles, pros and cons. I think for now, I am going to stick with 29 to 30 but will experiment with zero when working with softer stuff. Thanks
  4. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Not to derail this thread, but by flocking, you mean that crushed velvet look often used in woodworking projects and automotive glove compartments? I just did a quick search. I think you could buy that at a crafts store, then apply it to a freshly painted piece, no...
  5. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Thanks everyone. That opens up a new avenue to explore. I know nothing of this "zero compound method" so off to research that. The piece I am working on is old pipe, but it is a practice piece. I will track down some aluminum tube or pipe when I feel like it is doable (by me). @Susquatch I tried...
  6. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Thanks @Susquatch I will attempt some of those suggestions tomorrow. Yes, a sunshade is available for a Vortex Diamondback "Tactical" but not the Vortex Diamondback (non Tactical). I missed that tidbit and ordered the Tactical one but there is about 2-3 mm difference in diameter. Vortex told...
  7. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Thanks @PeterT. I have never used such a site. I have looked on line but usually only at pdf documents. This thread, what I think it is, could not be found by me either. The leadscrew is imperial but the gears are in place and I do not disengage anything when threading metric. I think the...
  8. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    After rereading this post, I am wondering....please correct me if I am wrong... I kind of have the minimum as I measure the inside of the threads at 44.23 mm, correct? (sort of?) Is this where I get into some trig to calculate the amount to move the compound? If so, and if I did it correctly, I...
  9. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    I know single point threading is discussed many times, on many websites, including this one, but I came up across something today that I am confused on. Perhaps I just have not read enough. I have a scope for which Vortex does not make a sunshade, which I want. I thought it would be good...
  10. ShawnR

    Box Blade build

    I took a closer look at the vertical alignment of the pins. The top pin is behind the lower pins about 1.75". I remember putting some thought into this and concluding that since the top link was adjustable, it did not matter all that much. Oops! I looked at the only other 3 pt implement I have...
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