Die Blanks

[ccook23]

Has anyone ever used these die blanks before. Ive used 7/8" all thread to make a few dies before, but just curious about the product below.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=444951

Thanks

Clint

[deltaenterprizes]

I get 3'' grade 8 7/8''-14 bolts from a local bolt supplier for a lot cheaper.

[thehouseproduct]

I get 3'' grade 8 7/8''-14 bolts from a local bolt supplier for a lot cheaper.

I tried that and made a decapping die. The thread OD are too big and it has been a bear to screw into or out of any press I own. Have you encountered that?

[deltaenterprizes]

I have found them a little oversized but a few passes with a file while it is in the lathe solves the problem.

[Country]

Has anyone ever used these die blanks before. Ive used 7/8" all thread to make a few dies before, but just curious about the product below.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=444951

Thanks

Clint

These are better http://newlonprecision.com/

[ccook23]

These are better http://newlonprecision.com/

Thanks a bunch!

Clint

[gitano]

I've used the die blanks form Midway, and been very pleased with the results. I've used all-thread and had mixed results - some good, some not.

Paul

[bandmiller2]

7/8x14 is a very common size for heavy truck spring "U" bolts.Most shops will give you used ones or buy a short new one before they bend it.Its good steel and workable,with a long threaded section. Frank C.