Turn Any Nut Into a Die

by Fixit guy

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Intro: Turn Any Nut Into a Die

Use a triangular file to create a die out of any nut. A die is used to restore the threads on a bolt. You should carefully screw it onto and back off of the damaged threads, using a few drops of oil to lubricate. Remove the metal shavings.

9 Comments

enq 6 years ago

Do you think it can be used to thread a copper rod?

univegablack 1 year ago

Use a grade 8 nut and plenty oil or cutting fluid. Should work fine.

Scepticxxx 7 years ago

sso in a pinch could I thread a steel rod with this?

benari26 8 years ago

can you show us some exampls of threaded dowels please?.

I tried that in the past on a 1" beech dowel soaked in linseed oil, it tears and crushes the fibers. A notced bolt will work as a tap but this one won't work as a die.

solomonhorses 12 years ago

Awesome cool idea! Maybe stainless steel would be good for strength. Or m8 locknuts which are pretty much hard tool steel.

jam BD 12 years ago

It is also a good idea to harden it before use by heating to red hot and quenching

heathbar64 12 years ago

especially good if you quench it in something like used motor oil which will add carbon.

zazenergy 12 years ago

good to know -- do you have more photos of the process?

Fixit guy 12 years ago

No, thats basically it. One nut, one file.