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Topic: Round dies
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-25-2002 02:30 PM
 
In another example of 'Screwed by Craftsman' I have a tap and die set that has round dies. My 3/8" coarse die spun in the holder and Sears now only has hexagonal dies like everywhere else. When I ask them where to get a replacement they just say "Ah, duh..."Does anyone know of a company selling 1.250" round dies? ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-25-2002 02:46 PM
Try Harbor Frieght Steve.  ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-25-2002 03:19 PM
Thanks Alex, I will. ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-26-2002 07:33 AM
I have a round die holder-real old- and I have found round dies at the local True Value hdwe store. (Where I go whenever possible to say F*** Home De Pot!) And I think Ace Hdwe has them also. A quick phone call should net you some on a local level.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-26-2002 07:39 PM
Good idea, Pete! We have both of those around here.------------------
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fastbackRb
Gearhead Posts: 101
From: Columbus,Ga.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-30-2002 01:41 AM
Try any tool supply company like grainger (also on the web) they might have a better grade (commercial) or a better price.
Rudy
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hotboy1966
Gearhead Posts: 160
From: Everett, Wa. USA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 07-14-2002 12:03 PM
Try these guys. They are both full line industrial suppliers. Mailorders are not a problem. Both have shipping arrangments with UPS for Nextday or Twoday shipping for no extra charge.
They both have good online catalogs, but you really NEED their papaer catalogs for those daydream days...  MSC Industrial Supply (800)645.7270
www.mscindustrial.com McMaster-Carr (562)692-5911
www.mcmaster.com
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-30-2006 10:51 PM
Bloose just gave me this link! http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00952343000&subcat=Bolt-Out%2C+Taps+%26+Dies Is it an old picture?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-01-2006 08:05 PM
I think I've seen that set in the store and the dies are in deed hexagonal.I'm pretty sure my set is an orphan, but I haven't broken any yet, knock on wood. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-08-2006 09:12 AM
Steve,
Worse come to worse, you could always grind the hex die round. Keep it cool though or it'll take the hardness out if it over heats then it'll be worthless.
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-08-2006 11:19 AM
Steve,I think I have a couple I got at a garage sale. Let me look tonight. If I do, I'll send you one. Phil
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2FarGone
Journeyman Posts: 97
From: Kent, Oh,
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 05-08-2006 04:43 PM
I believe Ace Hanson is the company that use to make, and still does, make round dies.[This message has been edited by 2FarGone (edited 05-08-2006).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-08-2006 05:32 PM
Thanks guys.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-09-2006 08:00 AM
Sorry Steve - plenty of 1/4" and 7/16 round dies but not 1 3/8"You are welcome to some of those if you want some spares. Sorry I couldn't helo you out on the one you really needed. Phil
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-10-2006 07:06 AM
Steve,
I'll check the set I have in my shop to see if I have one I can send you.
3/8-(16-18 I believe is coarse) 1 1/4 O.D.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-11-2006 06:37 AM
Steve,
I checked last night. My Western Auto set has 3/8-NC16 but they are 1" O.D. dies...sorry
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-13-2006 07:11 PM
I appreciate it anyway. My die is doing ok. The business end is still in good shape and I've filed down the galling so it fits in my toolholder so life is good. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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