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Most common size would probably be 1/4-28 (NF), followed by 5/16NF. Then a spattering of other sizes, including 1/4NC, 5/16NC and 3/8NC.
My suggestion (if you're just chasing threads and not planning on making a career out of it) would be to start with one of the less expensive standard SAE sets in carbon steel, which generally cover from 10-32 through 1/2 NC/NF. Then as you wear out (or break) the most commonly used ones, replace them with quality tools.
That's what I did in 1975 or so, and most of them are still the original.
While I'm not disagreeing with Ron, I usually reach for a non-ratcheting handle for just one or two threads. When I have a lot to do, I'll use a solid handle on a 3/8" air ratchet instead.
The section of 1" water pipe fitted with a collar and setscrew to hold my (1" round) dies is also very handy ... but I've never seen anything similar for sale commercially. I guess most people buy hex dies and use deep sockets instead.
Cutting oil is definitely a good idea.
My suggestion (if you're just chasing threads and not planning on making a career out of it) would be to start with one of the less expensive standard SAE sets in carbon steel, which generally cover from 10-32 through 1/2 NC/NF. Then as you wear out (or break) the most commonly used ones, replace them with quality tools.
That's what I did in 1975 or so, and most of them are still the original.
While I'm not disagreeing with Ron, I usually reach for a non-ratcheting handle for just one or two threads. When I have a lot to do, I'll use a solid handle on a 3/8" air ratchet instead.
The section of 1" water pipe fitted with a collar and setscrew to hold my (1" round) dies is also very handy ... but I've never seen anything similar for sale commercially. I guess most people buy hex dies and use deep sockets instead.
Cutting oil is definitely a good idea.
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Thanks Ron, I'll give that I try as soon as I see the Snap On guy at the dealership near me.
Randall, that's a cruel picture to show anyone lusting for V8 power. Hey Bill, did ya see what Randall linked us up to????
Fortunately, I'm in no rush and want to complete one car before starting another. If there ever is such a thing as completing one car. I still have a to do list a mile long.
Randall, that's a cruel picture to show anyone lusting for V8 power. Hey Bill, did ya see what Randall linked us up to????
Fortunately, I'm in no rush and want to complete one car before starting another. If there ever is such a thing as completing one car. I still have a to do list a mile long.
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TR6BILL said:
Bill, is that your friend that recently bought the TR8 in need of restoration? He got that done fast. I didn't really need to restore anything on the Spitfire, just put it back together and it took me all summer. I'm jealous.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]You'll be cursing the first mud puddle you have to drive through. [/QUOTE]
What in the world is a mud puddle and who drives through them? LOL!!!
This all started as a chassis clean and POR 15 project that has grown by leaps and bounds. Which, I suppose is not uncommon for me or many others here.
What in the world is a mud puddle and who drives through them? LOL!!!
This all started as a chassis clean and POR 15 project that has grown by leaps and bounds. Which, I suppose is not uncommon for me or many others here.
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Paul.
Be very careful. Didn't Tinster start out as needing a new key
for his restored 69 TR6?
Look where that has gone!
And I don't think Annie is up to letting me out of the house much for awhile, so I'm no help.
BTW; the car in PR didn't attack this time, or even show signs of anything but fun. I think we're there!
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Be very careful. Didn't Tinster start out as needing a new key
for his restored 69 TR6?
Look where that has gone!
And I don't think Annie is up to letting me out of the house much for awhile, so I'm no help.
BTW; the car in PR didn't attack this time, or even show signs of anything but fun. I think we're there!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Didn't Tinster start out as needing a new key [/QUOTE]
Not quite, Dave. The only thing that the primo restoration Dale purchased needed, was an ignition switch and his honest salesman told him that right up front. Yup, good ole Pedro!
Luckily, our salesman's name was Jake, not Pedro and that was many years ago.
Not quite, Dave. The only thing that the primo restoration Dale purchased needed, was an ignition switch and his honest salesman told him that right up front. Yup, good ole Pedro!
Luckily, our salesman's name was Jake, not Pedro and that was many years ago.
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Stirkle said:
No, my buddy has had his TR8 coupe for a few years, finally got around to restoring it this year. Restoring might intimate putting it back to original. He has a 4-barrel carb and other goodies to make it go fast. A real Mustang killer.