Learning To Chase Threads

 

I'm teaching myself how to make threaded containers on my lathe. I'm using the Sorby Thread Chasing Tools to accomplish this. That takes practice. In this case I'm making 20 TPI (Threads Per Inch) tools which are pretty small, with easy-to-break threads. You need to use hard, tight-grained woods.

So, this is my 3rd attempt. I'm getting a little better each time. This one's not bad. The thread alignment is a little off but it works, and closes tightly. I'm using Pear wood here again. I like this wood for turning. I'm also using the Sorby Texture tool here as well. I'm liking this tool, and having fun experimenting with it. 

This canister measures 1.75 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. Wet sanded up to 400 grit using butcher block wax/oil. 

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Knurling on cap.