Fundamentals of Hand Chased Threads by Sam Angelo

[@jamesfontaine431]

Really excellent summary Sam. I have most of the books and DVD's but your instructions have been the most helpful.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words Sam

[@HarryWatts65]

Excellent instructional video Sam: very helpful, as always very well demonstrated and explained, Regards Harry.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Harry

[@carolriley569]

I’ll probably watch this a few more times as I work on my box. My friends have given me 3 more days to learn this technique, so I can teach them. Thanks, Sam!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great Summary. Alan

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Alan

[@mgorrow]

Sam, this is another excellent video on hand chasing threads.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Marshall

[@colinchalmers1099]

Another excellent video Sam. Cheers Colin.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Colin

[@baconsoda]

Hi Sam, learning to chase threads is one of my Winter projects and it's because of you I'm going to try it. Your clear, concise, explanations make the whole process seem achievable, unlike a lot of books and videos I've watched. I have John Berkley's DVD's so, between the two of you, I'm well armed. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks I have learned 95% about chasing from John Berkeley. I really think he represents real hand chasing in the British tradition. Let me know how you do or if you need any help. Sam

[@bobwhitford5939]

Outstanding job! Does not look easy.

[@ZacHiggins]

Great video Sam, I'm definitely adding thread chasing to my "to learn" list. Thanks for the great introduction to it. I was already interested in checking out your previous videos on it, but after watching that I can't wait to dive in!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Sounds good. Let me know how you do. Sam

[@MikeWaldt]

Great introduction Sam, I really must give this thread chasing a go! :) Take care Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Mike I really got on my soap box about this. I am passionate about chancing threads by HAND!!! It is a skill and art that must not die, as so many turn to a machine---opps on the soap box again. Thanks Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Ma Deuce I watched the video. WOW, it looks like the inside of a watch. I have never actually seen a rose engine lathe operate. The gallery at the end was amazing. Thanks Sam

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent video... One day I'll have to try this... Very well instructed... Cheers...

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Just go for it. It is a skill worth learning Sam

[@JohnWilliams-oq5nm]

Thanks for the tutorial Sam. I just bought a thread chasing set and am about to give it a try and will let you know how it goes.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

John Please let me know how it goes and if you need any help Sam

[@JohnWilliams-oq5nm]

Will do Sam

[@alansimpson596]

As an amateur but very keen wood turner my next ambition is to try and master thread chasing. To that end, and thanks to your earlier uploads on the subject, I've been steadily acquiring a stock of box wood from ebay. I bought up every piece going for about 18 months and it's now very rare to find box on ebay. Next, I found 2 high quality male and female 18 tpi chasers which I bought and have since mounted them on ash handles. I would have preferred the 16 tpi. I was short of the arm rest so I purchased the Robert Sorby version. So, I'm all ready to go and all I Iack is the nerve to get started so your upload is very timely. Many thanks.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Alan I often hear the comment, "I am just too nervous to try or get started." My response is-what is the worst thing that can happen. The male threads are easier to chase. Start with them and just mess around and practice. Once you get the feel of how it works, try the female. Always start with a good rounded over champher at the beginning of the thread. Then after you can cut a thread, you can try to mate the two. Now go out in your shop and chase some threads. Let me know how you do. Sam

[@alansimpson596]

Hello Sam, I had my first attempt at thread chasing today. Prior to starting I watched this video yesterday and again this morning. I'm pleased to say that things went very well for me and am mightily pleased with my results. I had one little difficulty insofar as when I tried to screw both parts together they jammed. I put this down to using 18 tpi which is very fine and noted that the tips of some of the threads had lost their sharp profile. I've since ordered a set of 16 tpi which I will have next week. Anyway, I'm very excited at my progress so again many thanks. Alan.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Alan I think you found the secret.....It is not that difficult. with a little practice you will see what I mean. Keep at it. Sam

[@Lee-qp6gf]

excellent video. your the best.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@ManhattanWoodProject]

I've never even heard of thread chasing, thanks for the information AND the demo! BTW, that's will be a beautiful box when you get done with it.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I will show the box in my next video. I did finish it and it turned out pretty nice. Sam

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Great tutorial video Sam: very well demonstrated and explained. I just bought a thread chasing set and next days I'd like to try my first attempt. How many RPM for the lathe? Thanks again. All the best. Mauro

[@colinhadley]

Mauro il tornitore , Important point that no~one seems to share.

[@mauriciotornea]

Great video !!! Cheers from another chaser .

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Mauricio Nice to hear from another thread chaser Sam

[@Sludgepump]

What an art Sam! There's some really great info in here. I'm having trouble seeing how you arrive at a reasonably accurate major and minor thread dia. I guess most of it is corrected and "snuck up on" by altering shoulders and tapers. Do you start out thinking in terms of major dia. for the male and minor dia. for the female and then alter tapers and shoulders for the finer fit? Would love to attend one of you turning lectures! :)

[@carolriley8472]

Sam, I want to learn how to thread chase...where can I buy the arm rest tool?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I am sure that craft Supply in Provo, Utah has them (Yep- here is a link) www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/138/708/robert-sorby-Thread-Chasing-Armrest Let me know if you have any questions-my cell is 307-431-5395. Mountain time zone in Montana. Regards, Sam

[@ubwoodman915]

I have only recently started turning, I made my first lidded canister yesterday. I had no idea you could do this and I cant wait to get the tools to try this. Do you have to use the arm tool rest? Great instrutions in all your videos btw.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

UB No all you need to start with is the chasers. I would recommend the 16 TPI chasers. In the video I have a link to my playlist of chasing videos. I have 21 videos on chasing in the list. When I first started I only have the chasers. In some of my earliest videos I show chasing with tools I made and with no armrest tool. I don't think you need the added expense and the difficulty of starting with the armrest. I do think the point tool is a tool that is worth buying or making. Let me know if you have more questions. Sam

[@ralphvawter3552]

Hi Sam, I’ve watched a few of your thread chasing videos now, and I’d like to give this a try. What TPI tools would you recommend for a beginner?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I usually recommend a 16 TPI chaser. It is a good compromise. I find a 20 TPI a little too fine when you are trying to make the connection. Sam

[@ralphvawter3552]

@@WYOMINGWOODTURNER That is what I will go with. Thanks Sam

[@rogerhudson1159]

Great job Sam. One question, my lathe is an old Delta pully drive. It will not turn slow enough for this Technik. Do you know of something I can add on to the lathe like a dimmer switch to lower the speed of the motor? Thanks

[@mavdad55]

Sam.., I have been looking for your inside hollowing tools (the flat one with an approx. 60 degree side). Any idea what I can find one of these?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Mark I have never seen these for sale. I have some old planner blades that I use to make them. You could also use a scraper and reshape it. . Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

WYOMINGWOODTURNER Here is a link to a friend who sells chasing tools. He is in England but the shipping is really not too bad. But I did not see an inside tool on the site. www.johnberkeley.biz/page13.html Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

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[@jakegevorgian]

Great educational tutorial Sam. Thank you.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Jake Gevorgian Thanks Sam

[@mikeatkinson5611]

Awesome video Sam. Really enjoyed it.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

mike atkinson Thanks Sam