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274564 Don Schwartz <dks@t...> 2021‑09‑17 Re: Wood tap and die
Not sure why, but I understand the proper term for the tool that cuts 
the male screw thread is called a screw-box. Possibly because many have 
no handles at all, resembling a simple rectangular block of wood with a 
hole tapped in it.

Perhaps someone overseas can lend some insight.

FWIW
Don

On 2021-09-16 6:33 p.m., Larry Holland via groups.io wrote:
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> I have several sizes of this type, Dan, both tap & die.  They work best on
hardwood; I always coated with beeswax first, and get rid of shavings
frequently.
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> Dutch, back into stealth mode.
>> On Sep 16, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Dan Beck  wrote:
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>> Does anyone have any experience with a wood tap and die set like this one:
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>> https://taytools.com/products/wood-tap-die-sets?variant=18507395498035
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