[Jewelry making - Article 01100] - [Orchid] Tap and die components

[Jessica Smith]

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    Hi everyone, I'm having a hard time with this one...Does anyone know
    if you can buy pre-made tap and die components anywhere?  To
    explain, I'm looking for a 1.5" piece of wire that has an external
    thread on one end and has some kind of internally threaded piece to
    go with it. 

    This Charles Lewton-Brain article shows exactly what I'm talking
    about:  http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/other-hinge.htm (in
    the "threaded hinge pin section" towards the bottom). 

    If I can't find them and have to make my own, does anyone know how
    difficult it is to use the tap and die tools?  i.e. should I ditch
    the idea instead of investing in new tools and driving myself crazy
    for one project? 

Thanks so much for any input,
Jessie Smith


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