Are you wanting to single point thread with this?
If you are using a tap or a die head, I wouldn't think that you would need a lead screw for threading.
( I never did)
I think that I had some of those screws that you are talking about put up on here some time ago to ask what they were for? I doubt they fit a #5, but who knows?
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I am planning to use a collapsing tap for some non-critical threads and also considering single pointing on some more critical areas. Not sure what to expect for accuracy and will ultimately decide once I run a few parts.
I’ll pull this lead screw off when I clean out the ram and take some measurements. It would be nice to have the capability and at the very least document it in case someone else could benefit.
I was able to find the single point threading slide that W&S made which attaches to the square tool post. Ended up being like $40 off eBay so I figured it was worth experimenting with at least. The W&S “Tools” book only classified the attachment for saddle machines but my eyeballs confirm it will fit. I’ll have to throw some pictures up of it when I get home.
Speaking of pictures, I just got done traveling to Rock Island for work. My god, I wish I were allowed to take some photos in there, some real beautiful machine tools! Had some nice Monarchs and an American still in service, all the bells and whistles.
