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die set
Taps and dies are tools used to create screw threads, which is called threading. Many are cutting tools; others are forming tools. A tap is used to cut or form the female portion of the mating pair (e.g. a nut). A die is used to cut or form the male portion of the mating pair (e.g. a bolt). The process of cutting or forming threads using a tap is called tapping, whereas the process using a die is called threading.
Both tools can be used to clean up a thread, which is called chasing. However, using an ordinary tap or die to clean threads generally removes some material, which results in looser, weaker threads. Because of this, machinists generally clean threads with special taps and dies—called chasers—made for that purpose. Chasers are made of softer materials and don't cut new threads. However they still fit tighter than actual fasteners, and are fluted like regular taps and dies so debris can escape. Car mechanics, for example, use chasers on spark plug threads, to remove corrosion and carbon build-up.
Used RCBS 2 die set with FL sizer and seater die, plus extra Hornady (?) seater die. $30 price decrease to $25, FTF around Tigard/Tualatin area, or will ship if buyer covers cost.
Brand new Redding Master Hunter (MH-C) Die Set #29790..never took the dies out of the box...buyer responsible to cover shipping cost or will do face to face locally
Purchased on line from Brownells...paid about 260$
I will add more pics on request....no trades please
For trade: Used RCBS Full Length Die set for 257 Roberts (12501). Includes #3 RCBS shellholder. Got them used in trade and they work fine (no rust & great shape) but I couldn't find factory crimp die by itself so purchased a complete set of deluxe Lee's. Certainly don't need 2 sets of these...