[Jewelry making - Article 00659] - [Orchid] Tap & Die Techniques

[Catherine Ondrey]

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    Ok.. it's very possible I'm looking to attempt something that can't
    be done... But I thought it would be worth a shot to ask the
    friendly people here at Orchid.  I want to take some sterling silver
    tubing and sterling silver wire and form the wire so it screws into
    the sterling tubing.  Can I do this?  I've searched all over to find
    out just what a tap and die set actually does, and have had no luck.
     How does one go about getting the threads on wire that will fit
    into the threads of tubing??? I'm desperate for an answer... I hope
    someone can help me. 

    Follow Up <edit> Messages combined </edit>

    Ok.. I tried another search on the forum and found some information
    that I think might help.  So here's my second question - is there
    anyone in the Phoenix (or surrounding areas) that would be willing
    to give me a short course on threading and using the tap and die
    sets?  I'm only going to be using one size tubing for a large
    project I'm working on.  So if I could get some instruction (paid,
    of course), I would greatly appreciate it. 

Cat


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