How to Thread Black Iron Pipe

www.AsktheBuilder.com founder, Tim Carter, demonstrates how to cut threads on black iron pipe using a hand ratchet and cutting dies.

[@askthebuilder]

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[@michaellafollette9602]

Cheers. I was using pre-cut pipe lengths. This is the next level!

[@askthebuilder]

It is next level. It's not hard to do but you need the right tools. Flood the pipe and cutting die with oil as you turn the die. You can't put on too much oil. Be sure you use CUTTING oil, not motor oil.

[@bbjnimens]

Quick accurate helpful video. Thank you Sir 5/5 !

[@hdwood76fxe]

Thanks, nice video. I came here to maybe to find info on what type of dies I need for iron pipe. I’m not sure if I should replace with: Alloy? High Speed? Stainless? Etc. Ridgid doesn’t really have info on which for what! Or at least I wasn’t able to find the info. Thanks again.

[@askthebuilder]

Reach out to Ridgid. They'll tell you what metals you can cut with the dies.

[@timmoore4072]

Where can I get a set up like that.

[@askthebuilder]

Tim, you can order a set of dies here. Be sure to get the pipe vise stand as well: amzn.to/3FUTynU

[@ramsasmr9200]

Is it the same for 2” black pipe for gas? We use a threading machine… Im new working on plumbing

[@askthebuilder]

Yes.

[@panthergaming732]

Hi! If I use it on PVC pipe do I still need to oil the pipe threader?

[@askthebuilder]

Maybe, maybe not. It's all about heat.

[@felixr.gonzalezmarte7807]

thank you.........

[@askthebuilder]

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[@michaelcarilli8405]

Do you happen to have a link for that oiler?

[@askthebuilder]

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[@califoo]

Have you seen a dye set that cuts straight (i.e. NPS) threads?

[@askthebuilder]

The Ridgid dyes you see in the video cut NPS threads. Threads were invented by Archimedes. By their very nature they're curved not straight.

[@robbob3718]

Yep. JIC, NPE, BSPT, and BSPP all have tapping and threading dies.

[@michaelmolter8828]

Any reason not to use a portaband these days?

[@askthebuilder]

Use what works.

[@Bignewmo]

Can you cut a thread into cast iron?

[@askthebuilder]

Yes.

[@leedsbutler3567]

My threads are coming out really really ruff. What am I doing wrong?

[@askthebuilder]

Not enough oil? You ruined the cutting dies because you didn't flood the pipe with oil at ALL TIMES???

[@dfvel]

Make sure to use domestic pipe if you plan on threader with a hand held threaded. Trying this on most imported pipe will not result in acceptable threads.

[@askthebuilder]

Great point. The issue is trying to source USA pipe and knowing you have it. I'm not seeing "Made in the USA" stamped on the pipe I buy.

[@bert1913]

Or go to homedepot

[@askthebuilder]

Yes, if you need one piece of pipe. Your proposal for piping an entire house is foolish.