Reducing the size of a rod you want to thread with a die makes it easier to start the die, but the real secret is to add a 30° chamfer to the end of the rod.
Die Blank Size is the Major Diameter less 10% of the Pitch. This is about the same as common bolts.
Tooling Plate, 6 x 12"
DVD: 7x10 Variable Speed Mini Lathe Operations
