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   saschafer | Apr 14, 2009 06:43am | #1

   You can get taps (for cutting internal threads) and dies (for cutting external threads) that are intended for use with wood. The major woodworking supply places carry them. For example, Lee Valley carries tap and die sets for making 1/2" through 1-1/2" diameter screws and nuts. Warning: They're not cheap.

   -Steve

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   jf4 | Apr 14, 2009 07:12am | #2

   Thanks saschafer. Can you buy these threaded knobs already made?JF4

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   saschafer | Apr 14, 2009 07:19am | #3

   I don't recall ever seeing any for sale, but it's not something I've ever specifically looked for, either, so there may be some out there. It seems kind of unlikely, though, because wooden screws/nuts are generally sold as pairs, and for something like what you're talking about building, they'd almost certainly have to be designed to work specifically for that application.-Steve

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   jf4 | Apr 14, 2009 07:35am | #4

   Steve,Thanks again.Joe

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   flairwoodworks | Apr 14, 2009 09:37am | #5

   We just had a recent discussion on Making Wooden Threads - I want to make wooden hand screws. The Beall system is expensive and uses a router. I am leaning towards using a tap box (available at Woodcraft among other retailers) which is a fraction of the price and quieter. The downside (minor) is that it won't necessarily cut as clean of thread in gnarly wood. I think that with good, straight-grained stock, I'll be fine with the manual method.

   Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
   (soon to be www.flairwoodworks.com)

    - Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   jf4 | Apr 14, 2009 06:45pm | #6

   Chris,Thanks for the info. I haven't seen the router method yet. I think I may try the manual method as well.Joe