Yersmay
Writing, constructionDIY Member
Recently I helped a friend use a Harbor Freight electric pipe threading tool. It was a pretty terrible experience. The tool bound up, the threads were a mess, and frankly I don't think anybody knew what they were doing. But now I'm curious about this type of tool and the process.
The process -- can someone describe the proper way to thread a pipe? Do you advance the tool a little, back off, then advance again? Does this keep the threads clear of shavings? How often are you supposed to add oil? Is there something specific about cutting oil that makes it necessary? Can any oil be used? Is there a technique to getting the thread started?
If I were to buy a pipe threading tool, a manual one, is it foolish to buy one on ****? Or, can this tool be easily refurbished? Can the teeth be replaced or re-ground? Do these teeth hold their edge or does this tool take a lot of maintenance? Other than the condition of the teeth, is there some other aspect of this tool that wears out? Does it go without saying that all pipe threading tools produce a tapered thread? Is there a brand of tool that one would look for? Does it become exponentially more difficult to use this tool when the pipe diameter increases? Does a manual pipe threader pretty much max out at a 2 inch diameter pipe?
Will a set up that works on galvanized also work on black pipe or gas pipes that have special coatings? Do these types of pipe have a slightly different diameter which would mean it would require a specific threader?
Thank you in advance!
The process -- can someone describe the proper way to thread a pipe? Do you advance the tool a little, back off, then advance again? Does this keep the threads clear of shavings? How often are you supposed to add oil? Is there something specific about cutting oil that makes it necessary? Can any oil be used? Is there a technique to getting the thread started?
If I were to buy a pipe threading tool, a manual one, is it foolish to buy one on ****? Or, can this tool be easily refurbished? Can the teeth be replaced or re-ground? Do these teeth hold their edge or does this tool take a lot of maintenance? Other than the condition of the teeth, is there some other aspect of this tool that wears out? Does it go without saying that all pipe threading tools produce a tapered thread? Is there a brand of tool that one would look for? Does it become exponentially more difficult to use this tool when the pipe diameter increases? Does a manual pipe threader pretty much max out at a 2 inch diameter pipe?
Will a set up that works on galvanized also work on black pipe or gas pipes that have special coatings? Do these types of pipe have a slightly different diameter which would mean it would require a specific threader?
Thank you in advance!