Lathe Tailstock Die Holder - Part 1

Today we're making a tailstock threading die holder for the lathe.  We have some projects coming up that will involve small external threads, and using threading dies will be a lot easier than single-pointing all of the threads.

If you'd like to build one yourself, drawings are available here:

http://clough42.com/2018/04/26/lathe-...

Here are some of the tools used:
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YG-1 1/4" 120 degree spotting drill (eBay*): https://goo.gl/6zqTzb
7mm CCMT0602 boring bar (eBay*): https://goo.gl/tJj6Xj
Shars CCMT0602 RH turning tool holder (eBay*): https://goo.gl/Q1Jsdp
ZLiveCenter 3MT triple ball bearing live center (eBay*): https://goo.gl/nE1u2o
Kyocera CCMT060204-HQ Cermet Inserts (eBay*): https://goo.gl/pDhFAs
Shars CCGX 21.52 insert for aluminum (eBay*): https://goo.gl/t3CWy8
Noga Deburring Set (Amazon*):  http://amzn.to/2xMfiPz
General Tools Tap Wrench Set (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2znrcOW
A9 Cutting Fluid for aluminum (eBay*): https://goo.gl/SPe2DL

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