26-01-2021, 08:29 PM
(26-01-2021, 05:17 PM)Tony Griffiths Wrote: They certainly are very expensive - but, needs must. Still, if you have some hex bar stock and a lathe you can always make your own. Surprisingly easy with a tailstock sliding die holder.Hi Tony
Agreed! but generally for small sizes you can find what you need. As the size goes up I (or my little lathe) find it more difficult to turn the die without everything slipping. I have resorted to a rough screw cut followed by the die to get the correct profiles.
Cheers
Howard