Re: Geometric Self Opening Die Heads

On 7/13/2024 11:31 AM, Bob La Londe wrote:

Geometric Self Opening Die Heads

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  If you don't want to watch the whole video here is where he runs through one part.
https://youtu.be/WXoG9uEMIpA?si=eZCT38b5dpSwocNM&t=1141
 I am sure if I look around I can find a used version of this tool for less than a brand new one, but I need to ask. Have you used a tool like this.  The self opening die head, not a turret lathe.  I am sure lots of you have used a turret lathe.  How easy was it to setup for each job? How affordable where the thread jaws?  Did you find it worked reliably? Do you have nay other feedback for using one or reasons not to?
 

Another groups take on the subject:
https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/2095061-geometric-self-opening-die-heads#post2095515
After reading all the comments I have concluded that geoseismic button taps are bad for single point reaming.
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