Re: Speaking of Blacksmithing

"Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:102mq8l$10cco$1@dont-email.me...
On 6/14/2025 12:33 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:

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For bending rod a piece of pipe is "okayish," but pipe is relatively
soft.
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I meant to slip it over the red hot end sticking up from the vise to tighten the corner of the bend, and protect your hands.
Today's flea market treasure is a lightly used Ridgid 65-RA 1" to 2" adjustable pipe threading die.
https://www.zoro.com/ridgid-manual-pipe-threaders-1-in-to-2-in-rod-no-rod-bolt-no-bolt-36565/i/G2941495/?
Reviews suggest it can be misused, it may be the type of tool the foreman shows you how to operate. The manual on line is for the later TC version with a goof-proof pipe centering clamp. Does anyone have experience using them, or sharpening the dies?