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Looking for Hand Chasers

Emiliano Achaval

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On my next annual trip to Argentina, I would like to take some chasers. I'm looking for 16, 18, 19 or 20 TPI.
One of the standard jokes that I say during my demos, joke was stolen from @Mike Peace , I ask how many in the audience have chasers. Then, I ask, how many of you use them? LOL Point is, lots of turners buy them, very few use them. If you have given up, let me know, I can buy them or I can trade you for some Koa.
 
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This is't my idea, but I wanted to try larger threads so I'm using an 1 1/4 x 8 tap for some research and development...
The steel is a harbor freight $10 chisels set, plenty of steel in the set for a couple of threaders. Why I felt the need to anneal the whole chisel I don't know, live and learn...
Teeth were formed with a triangle file, then refined with the tap. The 1/4 piece of the block is cut so the remaining "shelf" is above center so the tap cuts an angle on the steel. At this stage of the game I realize I could have just filed teeth this big, but it showed me good threaders can be shop made. I think less TPI would be a lot easier.
The plan is to have a threading class some time this summer using shop made threaders. Maybe a bit ambitious, we'll see.

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When are you leaving?

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I have an extra set of 20tpi by Mayes & Warwick, not yet used.
Also, you could ask Mark St Leger if he still makes chasers. I have both 16tpi and 20tpi that he made. They are double-ended and store inside the handle--very convenient for travel!
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Emiliano Achaval

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I have an extra set of 20tpi by Mayes & Warwick, not yet used.
Also, you could ask Mark St Leger if he still makes chasers. I have both 16tpi and 20tpi that he made. They are double-ended and store inside the handle--very convenient for travel!
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Definitely interested! How much do you want for the Mayes and Warwick? Let's go to a conversation about that.
 

Emiliano Achaval

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This is't my idea, but I wanted to try larger threads so I'm using an 1 1/4 x 8 tap for some research and development...
The steel is a harbor freight $10 chisels set, plenty of steel in the set for a couple of threaders. Why I felt the need to anneal the whole chisel I don't know, live and learn...
Teeth were formed with a triangle file, then refined with the tap. The 1/4 piece of the block is cut so the remaining "shelf" is above center so the tap cuts an angle on the steel. At this stage of the game I realize I could have just filed teeth this big, but it showed me good threaders can be shop made. I think less TPI would be a lot easier.
The plan is to have a threading class some time this summer using shop made threaders. Maybe a bit ambitious, we'll see.

Just another idea...
When are you leaving?

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This year I'm going in October. Doug Thompson and Mike Hunter each have donated a lot of tools for the woodturning school in Buenos Aires. Dale Larson donated a VM120 chuck. Pedro Castaneda donated several tools. The AAW donated a bog box of tools the first year. It has been a big community effort to get the school going. A super ingenious way to make one! The block of wood is holding the tap! Let me know how they turn out!!
 
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