7/8 by 14 rod with pilot hole needed.

[brstevns]

I would like to tried and make myself a point form die. Could use a short piece of 7/8x14 rod with a 1/16 inch pilot hole

[country gent]

What alloy? How long?

[brstevns]

What alloy? How long?

I am not knowledgeable about alloy and such. Just something hard enough to last, forming 22 cal bullets from 22lr brass.
I would think no longer then 1 1/4 inch long. Maybe someone else can help .

[rancher1913]

a bolt that is the right thread for a press.

or you could just borrow one of my dies for a little wile and do enough to get you by.

[brstevns]

a bolt that is the right thread for a press.

or you could just borrow one of my dies for a little wile and do enough to get you by.

Thanks for the offer, but brought up not to burrow. Maybe someone can drill me a pilot hole in such a bolt ?

[rancher1913]

look at btsnipers page, he does a 22simple die set and will sell just the point form. maybe he has a scratch and dent one for cheep.

[jdfoxinc]

If you use a bolt get at least grade 8.

[brstevns]

Can't afford BT sniper. Just something I would like to play around with. Can someone use a bolt and drill the pilot hole for me / what would be the cost ?? PM me if this is possible.

[brstevns]

bump for Friday

[garandsrus]

Why do you need the hole drilled? If you have the tools to make the point form die, drilling the hole shouldn’t be a problem. It would in fact be better to drill the hole and finish the rest of the point form die without removing it from the lathe to keep everything concentric.

[Traffer]

The best thing to do is learn how to make a centered hole. You can buy good bolts on eBay for making dies for cheap. 10 bolts for $15

[brstevns]

don't have a lath, must do my work with hand tools. Hand ream etc. once I have a centered pilot hole.

[nicholst55]

Maybe more than you want to spend, but take a look anyway:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/529842/ptg-do-it-yourself-die-blank-17-caliber-pilot-hole-7-8-14-thread

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/314361/ptg-do-it-yourself-die-blank-22-caliber-pilot-hole-7-8-14-thread

http://www.newlonprecision.com

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

How close are you to STL? I am in Edwardsville.

[Traffer]

I don't think it even needs to be centered perfectly. Try just drilling a hole as close to center as you can and reaming a point forming die for yourself ...it would be good practice if it didn't work. That's how I learned to do stuff. Just tried ... no lathe but make my own dies.

[Traffer]

Here are some poor quality videos of my dies. Not professional, but you may get some ideas from these.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pfqn21eko28sbvc/Die1.mp4?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s3qxfpn615z3yrv/Die2.mp4?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u98yudc6b3mia79/Die3.mp4?dl=0

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

It doesnt have to be centered if your punch can float a bit.

[dsh1106]

I would like to tried and make myself a point form die. Could use a short piece of 7/8x14 rod with a 1/16 inch pilot hole

How long of a piece do you need? How long is a short piece?

I have a lathe and can setup and do this without issue, I'll just have to get the material. Will all thread work or does it have to be harder?

let me know.

[brstevns]

want to thank everyone for their help.

[brstevns]

I want to send out a Big Thanks to garandsrus . He made me up not one but two pieces of rod. One to practice on , guess he knew I might have problems .:groner: Thanks again garandsrus for your help and kindness.

[Traffer]

I want to send out a Big Thanks to garandsrus . He made me up not one but two pieces of rod. One to practice on , guess he knew I might have problems .:groner: Thanks again garandsrus for your help and kindness.

I love it when that happens! Yay for the good guys!