Subject: Mini taps and dies

From: [email-masked] (Ron)
Date: 16 Dec 1996 03:40:54 GMT

I would like to make a set of mini tap and die (say .011" dia. like those 
diaplayed on Sherline Web Page). Could some kind soul please tell me what 
material should I use , and how to go about doing so ?
Thanks in advance

Ronnie
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From: Suzette Perry <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 12:14:21 -0500

> material should I use , and how to go about doing so ?

Ron,

You'll want to use high carbon steel. You may want to consult some books
which may be listed in the FAQ on operations involved in this. If there
is nothing there, let me know and can give you some of the titles I
have. You will have to harden the steel after machining. 

Brian Perry