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born2ride14
08-14-2008, 08:07 PM
Were can i get a Die for left hand threads. I Also need to know what size i need for making a new te rod for my quad. Thanx in advanced
ZSK
08-14-2008, 08:14 PM
Which quad are you making tie rods for? If you can take one into a local hardware store find the correct size nut and you just need that size and thread pitch. Once you find that out it'll be much easier. If you give me the size I can try to find one for you, work at Ace Hardware.;)
born2ride14
08-14-2008, 08:17 PM
well it's for a honda 300ex, Any body know what size?
ZSK
08-14-2008, 08:27 PM
I think the 300ex tie rods are 12mm 1.75 pitch. I'll check for you tomorrow on the tap and die.
born2ride14
08-14-2008, 08:29 PM
ok kool thanx for your help. Have you heard anything about your quads?
ZSK
08-14-2008, 08:30 PM
Nothing.
born2ride14
08-14-2008, 08:31 PM
sorry to hear that. i hope something comes your way
wvspeedfreak
08-15-2008, 05:26 AM
I have one but it is 10x1.25 LH that I used for some mini quad tie rods.I had a tough time finding a LH one but found a company that made me one.I will try to get you the company's name and some contact info today.
CNC_guy
08-15-2008, 06:28 AM
Go here (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVSM?PACACHE=000000064707171).
DEAL
08-15-2008, 06:55 AM
Just bet someone to thread it on a lathe for you, it will be alot easier then trying to turn a die over it .. and the threads will be alot nicer.
protraxrptr17
08-15-2008, 11:42 AM
Originally posted by DEAL
Just bet someone to thread it on a lathe for you, it will be alot easier then trying to turn a die over it .. and the threads will be alot nicer.

Yes, dies are expensive and usually do a poor job. Get your local machine shop to do it on a lathe or your local high schol probably has a machine shop class that needs something to do. It'll be free that way. I own a machine shop so I deal with this everyday. If you still must do it with a die, try J & L industrial.
CNC_guy
08-15-2008, 12:32 PM
^ You have more faith in your local high school machine shop class than I do.
08-15-2008, 01:11 PM
lol i thought this thred was gonna be about a MMA fighter nicknamed lefthand, and he tapped out of a fight and died.
ZSK
08-15-2008, 07:20 PM
I can't get left handed stuff. Good luck
protraxrptr17
08-16-2008, 08:33 AM
Originally posted by CNC_guy
^ You have more faith in your local high school machine shop class than I do.

You have a point, but you and me were greenhorns once too.
DEAL
08-16-2008, 09:01 AM
it will take any compotent machinist like 10 minutes to do on a lathe.
CNC_guy
08-18-2008, 06:45 AM
Originally posted by protraxrptr17
You have a point, but you and me were greenhorns once too.

True. My comment comes more from frustration with the administration side rather than the teachers and students. The state is making it tough on students to take machine shop classes and they threaten to pull the programs if there isn't enough students. It's ridiculous. I work co-op students every year and they just don't know what they did even 5yrs ago and it's a direct result of the way the state is goofing things up.