The Hope Easy Set Threading Jig Tutorial - Plus some handy tips.

I had the pleasure of filming a tutorial with Simon Hope on his Easy Set Threading Jig. This video is aimed at people who are looking to get a jig like this, or indeed those who already have one. It is a great visual manual on how to obtain the very best from the jig.
Simon Hopes website:
www.hopewoodturning.co.uk

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Mike. I have many things I want to achieve in turning and the principal one is threading. To that end I bought Simon's jig a while ago but haven't had the opportunity to use it yet as I've just moved house. However, I've now settled into my new workshop and when the decks are cleared I'm looking forward to using it. When it first came in the post I was mightily impressed by the sheer quality of it. Many thanks, Alan.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Alan Simpson let me know how you like it Alan when you get it into use.

[@alansimpson596]

It's great to hear from you Erik. I've been out of circulation for a while as I've been moving house. My new workshop is now like a garbage tip so it means I'm getting back to normal. Hope all is well in California and wish you a merry Christmas. Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hope you enjoy using it Alan, let me know what you think. I may well get one in the future, but want to try my hand at hand chasing first....if ever I get the time to learn ;) Cheers Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Mike. I tried hand chasing and followed Sam Angelo's videos but I just couldn't make the grade hence the purchase of Simon's jig. Best.. Alan.

[@hobbyturner6634]

Great filming Mike! Simon came to the Ely Woodturning Guild this year and he was great! Very knowledgeable, great sense of humour and not a bad turner to boot!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Adrian, I couldn't agree more...Simon is a great guy, and a pleasure to talk and work with, and yes he's not a bad turner...I agree...lol Cheers Mike

[@jimrobb6325]

Thanks Mike. Great video. Been looking forward to this one. I spoke to Simon at the show in Harrogate and he said that a new video by yourself was on the cards. I travelled down to the show specially to buy one of Simon's Threading jigs. A real robust quality engineered tool.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jim, glad you approve mate. It is a great piece of kit, and Simon is a great guy also. Thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Great video Mike. What a fantastic bit of kit, and an excellent demonstration. More Simon Hope gear on my wish list!!! Cheers, Jim.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, like you I will hope to get one sometime in the future, but hand chasing must come first me thinks. Cheers Mike

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

That would make for a nice tool to in the shop. Thanks for sharing Mike! 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Heath, it sure would my friend, one day i will have to get one :) Cheers Mike

[@ManhattanWoodProject]

Very nice system, well designed. I'll have to keep the Hope Jig in mind when I get to the point of turning threads in my projects.

[@MikeWaldt]

It is a great bit of kit, that's for sure. Take care Mike

[@andyhailstone8242]

Great video and very useful tips as well, Thanks Mike and Simon

[@MikeWaldt]

Our pleasure Simon, glad you found it of some interest. Take care Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Looks like you had a great day out. A very detailed tutorial and selling point. Still very advanced for me but maybe one day!

[@MikeWaldt]

The day was brilliant Paul, and the jig is superb. Take care Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

wow that looks like a great system for threads. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

It really is a great piece of kit Erik. Take care Mike

[@jimrecord6505]

X Great video. Simon's rig looks like a great way to thread.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jim, glad you enjoyed the video. The jig is really effective, and well engineered. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Mike

[@simongadoury3244]

Very interesting. Thank you for this video. Merry Christmas

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it of interest, and the same to you and yours. Take care Mike

[@MarkGarth]

Thanks Mike, this is now on my list for 2017 :-) Wooden threads is something I've not tried before. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@MikeWaldt]

Pleasure Mark, it is a great jig I assure you. The same to you and yours too my friend. Take care Mike

[@jimrobb6325]

Merry Christmas Mike to you and the family.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, and the same to you and yours my friend. Cheers Mike

[@robertevans6481]

A great cutting system there. Merry Christmas to you and your family..

[@MikeWaldt]

It is really impressive Robert, and the same to you and yours mate Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Thanks Mike, Looks like I shall have to invest in one of these, and shall see about purchasing one sometime in the new year! Many thanks for this video mate , Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

It works like a charm Bram, I think like you, one day I'll just have to get one :) Cheers Mike

[@bradlightner6526]

I'm kind of late to the party, but thanks for the great video. Simon had the perfect delivery...I learned exactly what I needed to learn, and never got bored. (I think I should use the term "spot on!") Also, thanks for showing us how to make adjustments to the fit. Good selling point for the hinge (at least for me!). One question...I tend to be a little anal about some things. Often, I "eyeball" things like screw placement, etc., but I am concerned about eyeballing the parallel lineup of the banjo (jig) when setting up. Maybe it will look easier once I have the jig on my machine, but do you have a method for lining the jig up parallel that is more "idiot proof"? Is there any availability in the US in 2020?

[@pablogazmuri5656]

Great tutorial. What are your favorite wood to chase threads?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pablo, as yet I have never chased threads, I was just filming this video for Simon, who makes this jig. I do know that hardwoods like Boxwood etc. are ideal for thread chasing. Cheers Mike

[@simonbarnard1861]

Nice video. Not sure I’d turn 3” box lid at >3k rpm but clearly works well.

[@leksey7870]

What You have elegant equipment. Great job!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Aleksey Cheers Mike

[@stewartmills1600]

Great video Mike very interesting, happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Stuart, and the same to you and yours my friend. Cheers Mike

[@IanMaude]

Great video Mike. A nice tool too!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ian, I have to say it does a great job. Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Really nice outfit. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you like it Alan. Cheers Mike

[@aaronshandcraftedprojects8970]

Hello Mike, Aaron here from Australia wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. I am only 15 and I don't have the money to buy a chuck, so if you ever get the time would you please show a method of turning a bowl without one thanks in advance, Aaron

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Aaron, and the same to you and yours mate. If you go to AsWoodTurns channel, Alan Stratton has a video on that very subject :) Cheers Mike

[@aaronshandcraftedprojects8970]

Mike Waldt thanks I will check it out

[@gilgrace1915]

Good job on recording this video Mike. You held my interest the entire time. The only thing that you might have improved on are the close-ups, perhaps a bit tighter would help. Simon has a well engineered jig there. I'll do some more research on this very interesting tool.Like!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gil, I was just the cameraman on this one, the orders were taken from Simon.....lol. It is a very impressive piece of kit. Cheers Mike

[@JimG31547]

A very good video. Quite informative. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a great 2017

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it. The same to you and yours as well. Take care Mike

[@MARKBaid]

Great system and video Mike. Merry Christmas Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark, glad you liked it. The same to you and yours my friend. Take care Mike

[@Deadeyeo86]

I really like this unit. Is it available in the USA ? IF SO - WHERE ??

[@MikeWaldt]

Simon does ship world wide, check is link in the description below. Cheers Mike

[@Deadeyeo86]

I received an e-mail and replyed and it brought me back to this posting.. Please again I would like a price and a place to order from. thank you

[@pablogazmuri5656]

On a box that you want the grain to match up when it is closed how do you adjust for that?

[@MikeWaldt]

If you go to Simons website, I'm sure he can answer that for you, as he is the expert :) Cheers Mike

[@ceuldi]

Excelente work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Martin. Cheers Mike

[@robertnla70549]

How do I get one of these into the US

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Robert, Simon Hope does ship worldwide. Cheers Mike

[@walterwaltinho6214]

olá, gostei muito de seu video. podeira me informar o nome dessa ferramenta que abre rosca, e onde posso comprar ? obrigado

[@MikeWaldt]

The tool used to hollow out was a 6mm carbide tool. Cheers Mike

[@walterwaltinho6214]

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[@walterwaltinho6214]

Nao entendi nada que vc escreveu kkkkkkkkkk

[@walterwaltinho6214]

what is name of this tool for opening thread wood and where can I it ? entendeu agora ??????

[@MikeWaldt]

walter waltinho É chamado de cortador de rosca, e é fornecido com o gabarito de rosqueamento. Cheers Mike

[@thomashanson6607]

I don't understand how the crank handle in timed to the Spindle rpm. Your lead screw would do this on a metal lathe. Never mind, I got it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol....glad you've got the idea now Thomas. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@thomashanson6607]

Silly me, timing is only necessary if the part is turning and the cutter is stationary. You wouldn't believe how many miles of pipe I've threaded without ever realizing this.

[@strujich]

гребаные канадцы?.

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm sorry but I cannot understand, even with Google translate Cheers Mike