Where to find wood tap & die sets over 1 inch.

[TwoGuns]

I have several Harbor Freight tap & die sets for various sizes up to 1 inch but I am working on a project now that requires a tap & die for

1-1/4" and 1-3/4". The largest size Harbor Freight goes to is one inch. Local suppliers like Ace Hardware, Home Depot etc. just give me a funny look when I ask them about this. Do any of you have an idea where I could find a set in the 1-1/4" or larger size. I have a complete set of Forstner bits up to 3-1/2 inches and I have thought maybe I could make a metal cutting blade for a die but making the tap looks like it is way beyond my skill levels. Besides that time is an issue. T.I.A for any helpful suggestions

Dennis

[Chip Buchholtz]

TwoGuns wrote: : I am working on a project now that requires a tap & die for : 1-1/4" and 1-3/4".

Chip

[TwoGuns]

Thanks for that link Chip. It had all kinds of tap & die sets but nothing for use on wood. I did find a couple replacement dies for an old set of metal taps & dies I inherited from my Grandpa. Now I can get that set updated.

Dennis

[tom]

Beall has a "big threader kit" available from a Canadian company at

HTH. Tom

[Tom Veatch]

"Wood Threading"

Tom Veatch Wichita, KS USA

[J.]

It is also possible to order directly from Beall.

[TwoGuns]

Thnks to all who gave me leads on this. It likes like the one Tom Veatch listed is just what I need and affordable also.

Dennis