I bought some 3/8" diameter brass rod with which I plan to make an air-rifle carrier on my Kubota tractor. I got the brass, and have a 3/8-16 die; after I heat/bend the brass (so it won't turn in vice), I plan to thread it. Googling, there are too many answers vis what lubricant (some say none!) to use. My plans are to mount four threaded, bent lengths of the brass rod to an Artillian frame which will cradle my air rifle. Hence, my threading will need go through the frame -- probably about 3/4" overall -- quite a long amount of (for me) threading.
Suggestions from well-seasoned, experienced gunsmith/machinists?
Thanks ever so much!!!
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