looking for die 12/40

[Catch]

I am making some tang sight inserts on my lathe. I have the old man's eye sight problem and can't afford the $75 adjustable eyepiece. The one I am copying has a thread on the shaft that I have determined to be a 12/40 thread. I have not found any luck finding a die with this thread. Asked Brownell's about it but no answer as of yet. Does anyone know a place to get such a critter?

[scrapcan]

you might try to contact Microfasteners to see if they have something or if they know where you can get one.

The phone number is (800) 892-6917
http://www.microfasteners.com/index.cfm

[leftiye]

If you don't get an answer from Brownell's soon, just call them (toll free)and talk to their tech dept. MSC also has tech help, and will even put you on a conference line with them and a manufacturer if they need to.

[Buckshot]

At MSC @
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVSM?PACACHE=000000078418792

Item #: 63323398
Mfr: Value
Mfr #: 315-1070
Non Catalog Item
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Round - Dies Thread Size: 12-40 Outside Diameter: 13/16 Material: HSS Style: Special Pitch Round Adjustable

Qty:
Price: $13.00 ea
In stock: 7

...............Buckshot

[deltaenterprizes]

Good work Buckshot!

[Catch]

Thank you all for your interest and your help. Hope all of you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Thanks again..........Catch

[Bret4207]

Another vote for MSC. Get the catalog if you can. IT'S INCREDIBLE!

[leftiye]

It's free too. (but their shipping has gotten pricey recently)