Threading Jig for Wood Threads

I demonstrate how to use an EZ Threading Pro Jig to make consistent threads in a woodturned acorn box. At the end of the video I show a variety of of threaded projects from different woodturners.
Click here for my video on threading jig tips • Threading Jig Tips for...
Click here • Threading Jig for Wood... for a review of a newer and better version of this jig.
Check out my my website MikePeaceWoodturning.com for a downloadable copy of my article Adding Pizzazz with a Threading Jig published in More Woodturning, Dec 2014.
Threading jigs can be purchased here: chefwarekits.com/Threading-Ji...

[@CourageousCoos]

For some reason I hadn't realised it was going to be an acorn until the finished product, when I was amazed! Great work.

[@ewayne1527]

It’s a pleasure to watch a true craftsman. Great job!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jimarcher159]

Mike, I enjoyed watching your videos. I learn something from each one. They’re all interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad to hear it

[@casperscuts2627]

Always a pleasure to watch you turn Mike, thanks for the demo.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@Ronbrownsbest]

Mike: I just now had a few minutes to watch your excellent video on using threading jigs. It was clear and concise and answered many questions I had. I do have a threading jig but like so many things, just now took it out of the box. Ron Brown

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I use it at 10 tpi for larger acorn boxes but still enjoy the hand chasing. Amazing how easy it is to chase a screw Chuck from 2x4 pine to finish the bottom even if using a jig on the box itself.

[@GeraldJensen]

Mike ... one of the guys in my turning club built the jig you wrote about in the AAW Journal a couple of years ago. He gets great results. This jig looks like it is pretty easy to use.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

As a complete and utter newbie, I really appreciate the people who are prepared to show the mistakes or problems they encounter. It makes the whole exercise seem far more doable. The solutions to those issues is as useful as the original purpose. Thank you for this vid, much appreciated.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Aaron DC mediA I appreciate your positive comment.

[@mhaz49]

Great demo, Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelthruman9502]

love the treading attachment nice work

[@bradturbo44]

Very nice job mike all the best john.

[@travissmith7471]

Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate... Your method is more easy for me to understand...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for commenting!

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

That is just plain cool Mike.

[@methujeraya]

BEAUTIFUL! This is a great example of what skillful people can create!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Luigi Brito Thanks for that comment!

[@geewizz3335]

wow that is exactly like an acorn excellent work awsome

[@dwcutchins130]

i love older people have found there place on the internet... not only that but they can now teach us younger people some new stuff...i watched the whole video and i have no interest in wood working but now i kinda wanna try some see how ill do..... great video +1 sub

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Dylan Cutchins Always like to be an inspiration for the younger troops.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Very well done video. Thanks for making and posting it. Sam

[@soonerhop1]

Wow awesome job, can't wait to get the jig. I'm a high school engineering teacher this will be great in our prototyping lab. Thank

[@DaveM2]

That's a nice looking piece, with ot without threads.

[@er.7755]

Nice, thank you, looking them up I see a newer model jig with hand wheels to make it even easier. This wood turning hobby is more addictive and expensive than crack!!! (no I never done drugs) the more we see the more tools we need.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, some call woodturning the crack coaine of woodworking. But you don't have to keep jumping from tool to tool. Master what you have and add incrementally.

[@Captkid1]

Really cool. Great video. Haven’t tackled threads yet, but you sure make it look like I could do it too. Good job.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You can do it!

[@BowlMakerSteve]

Very nice video, very instructive. I have this jig in the mail but wanted to rough out my piece, so this was just what I needed to know.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Practice threading first before trying it out on your master piece.

[@hudsonriverlee]

Very interesting,, I have never seen wood being threaded before. I knew it could be done... just did not see it being done until today!

[@PopsShop]

Beautiful work. Thanks for the instructions for threading wood. Danny

[@gnosticsoul1]

Simply EXCELLENT work!! lloyd

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+gnosticsoul1 Thanks, Lloyd.

[@icespeckledhens]

An interesting well explained video on the threadmaking jig. Thanks James

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@dmaschy599]

I like this information,I can use it !!!!!!!!!

[@BobAmarant]

Wow, really cool tool and of course your videos!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you think so! I have the newer version that has a sphere cutting ability. Separate video on that. Search on "sphere" within my channel, Bob.

[@Ivan_Baev_45]

Good job.

[@telstraoranamall7680]

Nice

[@icespeckledhens]

A well explained video on threading. Thanks James

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, I plan to get around to doing some on hand chasing one of these days.

[@jeffoldham3466]

great video mike,,,,gotta get me one!!!!

[@gilzr473]

Great video thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the visit

[@uladzimir7868]

Здравствуйте, Майк! Ваши работы просто фантастические! Респект!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Uladzimir Kutsila Thanks!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Dave, I use a Teknatool Live Center System. High quality, 3 bearings and lots of attachments using a stubby Morse taper which provides lots of versatility.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks for the shout-out Sam

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

WYOMINGWOODTURNER Can't believe it has been three years since I watched your threading videos and started hand thread chasing!

[@lehcim777]

you make this look so easy. great video.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Michel Brunette It is not difficult. The hardest part is getting the male tenon the right size to match the female threads. Once you get a measurement that works for you, you can frequently get them sized correctly the first time.

[@foxwolf44]

thank you for very good idea

[@ba.moayyd3068]

thank you for very good idea .

[@redblazehorse]

Very Nice work, thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you liked it!

[@petercollin5670]

Nice video Mike. I've never done bowl turning, but it's videos like this that make me want to try!

[@lmallard3788]

Wow!

[@JoeFitzgerald21]

"left to me or right away so we're going to move this... right to me" Kidding aside - nice video. I liked seeing this threading jig in action and the texturing tool is neat. Beautiful box.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Joe Fitzgerald Thanks Joe.

[@Alhyat-Eiam]

thank you so much, and you did a good job, it was a good a idea, thank you

[@dyngbld]

I have a lot to learn, before I can justify a $320 jig. :) I guess "they" were right the LATHE is least expensive tool in the shop. Loving your videos, even the old ones.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

It is an advanced technique that few woodturners even try. Then there are the manual threadchasers at less then 1/3 the price if you want to learn a skill.

[@PHIL_S]

Great vid - very nice instructions - watched it twice!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have a newer two part video doing a threaded acorn with a newer threading jig but this one seems to continue to get the most views. Go figure.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Post production Note: An improved version of this jig is now produced in the US. The quality is better than the one I demonstrated which was made in the UK. The US made version includes a high quality cutter and collet to hold the cutter.

[@Thc14Me]

Thanks for the vid and the update on the jig. I'm in the UK and spotted a similar jig on Ebay and wondered how it worked. Well your vid was the first one I saw and it explained it very well. Subscribed and following.

[@19JEFFRO67]

Great video Mike thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙂

[@thinkagainVarela]

now i know a project for my brand new mini lath thanks sir!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Just my opinion, but threading is an advanced technique. A threading jig also is expensive. Don't shortchange yourself on quality basic tools becasue you exhaust your budget on a shiny toy. Might I suggest you concentrate on the fundamentals of woodturning before you spend too much on toys you might not use? Otherwise you may find yourself struggling with projects that lead to discouragement and abandoning woodturning. Maybe this doesn't apply to you but please evaluate.

[@thinkagainVarela]

thanks bro

[@randywood4782]

good job

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Randy

[@MariettoIdealNew]

Bel lavoro, complimenti! Grazie per la condivisione! ^_^

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for your comment.

[@miniature_man]

this is an awsome video

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+joey biersteker Thanks for the encouragement, Joey.

[@dondonaldson1684]

Awesome demonstration of skill!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Don Donaldson Thanks, Don. It is all easy with practice.

[@1pcfred]

Having a nice lathe certainly helps too.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, it does. But it doesn't take a 600 pound PM3520. I never was much for buying myself toys and did not want to go thru multiple lathe upgrades. Stepping up to my final lathe just months after starting with a mini lathe with 10" swing and belt changing for speeds was a good move for me. But I have a friend who is a better turner than me who has been turning much longer who does quite well with a VS Midi lathe.

[@1pcfred]

Mike Peace Many lathes lack features needed to perform the work you did. Such as a taper through the spindle, and a Nova chuck. Before this video I didn't even know a spindle taper was a thing with wood lathes. I thought that was the exclusive domain of machine lathes.

[@valborchardt3596]

Great project, loved it. We are new subscribers from south africa

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Welcome to my channel. Hope you find something of interest.

[@mgorrow]

Mike, thanks for the very informative video. So far, I have hand chased all my threads and often use thin CA to strengthen the threads of softer woods. I have successfully threaded maple, cherry, walnut and ash using CA.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Marshall GorrowMarshall, I actually prefer hand chasing as it seems more fullfilling for the "maker" in me. I have generally avoided using CA to strengthen threads but may have to rethink that that. I did not have good luck hand chasing walnut but may have to try again with CA. Even when using a jig I hand chase the pine side grain thread chucks I use for finishing off the bottoms. Thanks again for making your pictures available. Wish I could of gotten that article published.

[@mgorrow]

Mike Peace Thanks, Mike. Too bad that your article was not published. I am sure that it would have been great.

[@bentleefox4735]

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[@brysennico8794]

@Bentlee Fox instablaster :)

[@bentleefox4735]

@Brysen Nico thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@AlFurtado]

WOW I need one of those jigs Mike. Great looking Box. For some reason the sag on the tool would drive me crazy I am watching this and trying to figure out how that could be eliminated .LOL Take care Albert

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Al Furtado Not sure I understand what you mean by sag. It does drop a little when you unlock the cross slide because of the weight of the chuck but goes back when you tighten. No issues with it.

[@AlFurtado]

the drop is what I mean and I understand the weight factor It's a great jig tat's why I want one LOL.

[@rodrigomoreno1792]

Thank you Mike, great detail to learn from. One question, in the video you return the male tenon because you are unhappy with the fit, which looks a little loose. Do you make the tenon larger on the second attempt?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes

[@jeffoldham3466]

mike im thinking about getting this and the sphere cutting jig,,,i believe cutting the male threads would be the hardest

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I don't see any difference with a jig.

[@robohippy]

Mike, how do you figure in wood movement after turning a threaded box this size? I can't make them over about 1 to 1 1/4 inch diameter without the box moving to the point where getting the lid off and on can be a problem. I do turn end grain, and I do rough turn and let them 'adjust' before final turning.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+robohippy Strange, but I have not had a problem with that, Reed. Don't know if it has some to do with less humidity change here than there? Although it is humid here in the summer, with the air conditioning, it keeps the inside humidity low. Of course the humidity is low in the winter with the heat on. My typical box of exotics is 2". When I make acorn boxes of domestics, they are typically 2-1/2" to 3-1/4". My rough turned boxes generally dry for several months in a heated/ air conditioned shop for several months before final turning. At a recent demo by Benoit Averly said he roughs his larger boxes from green wood that is been aging perhaps six months and after roughing, only drys for weeks- not months.

[@robohippy]

+Mike Peace Well, generally our relative humidity in Western Oregon is higher than most areas. I went to a Mother's Day show in Davis, CA, which is just outside Sacramento, and all of my boxes moves. End grain still moves, and goes oval, and the movement is much less than flat grain. I remember from a work shop with Allan and Stuart Batty, that Allan commented about the size also, and not going much over an inch diameter. I do know too that furniture restoration people do a huge business with people who migrate to Arizona which is drier than most other areas of the country. Oh yea, the boxes that moved on me were all Mountain Mahogany...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+robohippy I remember an all day demo with Ray Key who talked of bringing a lot of boxes over from the UK and having a bunch of failures but I have forgotten the details. Seems like he talked about rings in the bottom causing a failure but can't remember for sure.

[@TheJustaccord]

Mike, What do you have in the tailstock in the last sequence--looks like a hollow stepped center of some kind? Thanks. Great video. Dave

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Dave Dontgiveout Sorry for the late reply. That is part of the Nova Live Center System. Check out the video review I did if you haven't seen it.

[@Gronicle1]

Good stuff, sir. Enjoyed watching. Has me thinking I will try the thread cutting on my metal working engine lathe though. No jigs, just intensive clean up to keep wood bits out of bad places. The ten pitch thread on a piece over two inches in diameter had me thinking. I would be up to six or eight at least on that size in metal. Regards

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think 6 or 8 tpi on a small box will look too course and industrial. Your mileage may vary.

[@Gronicle1]

Well, that may very well be true as most of the threading I do is for "industial" projects, LOL. Probably, if I experiment I will tend your advise and go to higher pitch numbers. Regards,

[@friendlypiranha774]

Gronicle1, my best advice to you is to NEVER put wood in a metal lathe. They are two very different machines for a reason, but achieve the same end result in two different materials, viz. wood or metal. The problem with putting wood in a metal lathe is that wood creates so much dust, most of it microscopic and containing silicates. These get into both the innermost parts of lathes and lungs, and destroy both. No matter how much cleaning up you do afterwards, you will never get rid of all that extremely fine dust unless you dismantle every last piece of the metal lathe to clean it thoroughly. PS: I also thought this was a good idea in the beginning, but have since learned better. Cheers.

[@johnny30806]

Very freaking col

[@randykniebes5364]

i thank you for your threading technique. I am just getting back into using a lathe after my bench top one broke several years ago... I recently purchased a slightly used Delta model 46-745 with about 15 different tools.... So i just made a spindle with several transitional out off silver maple 2 1/2" square blank.... M y BIGGEST problem was getting the blank to stay on the live center and spike head piece.... so I am watching your videos to getting my groove back, speed, type of tool when doing various operations beFORE i ATTACH A BOX.... tHANKS AGAIN, RANDY

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Randy Kniebes Welcome back to turning. Thanks for watching.

[@abdofiber7123]

How do I get the lathe this lathe is not available in my country, please help me get it

[@DKWalser]

Mike, thanks for sharing. It's an excellent video. I have a question and a suggestion. First, the question: I know that the EZ Threading Pro Jig is less expensive than the jig from Best Wood Tools, but for those of us with more dollars than sense, how do the two compare in terms of quality? It seems like the EZ Threading Pro Jig has a lot of slop in it. For the suggestion: Allow more time for each picture in your gallery at the end of the video. I had to pause each picture to appreciate each example.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

David Walser I have used the Baxter jig and it is higher quality. You do get what you pay for. For so many turners that will use the jig for hobby purposes and for relatively few projects, the EZ Threading Pro provides good value. Thanks for the feedback on the slide show timing. I accepted the default 3 second timing in the editing program and will extend it next time.

[@clarencemarsh7801]

Mike Peace Woodturning Would it be better to just make a tendon box then, instead of threading the box? Do you have a list of woods that move the least? I'm new to turning and have slowly purchased items needed. Bottle stoppers are the only thing i turn right now because i want to perfect that skill before moving to another. Is this the best way to learn?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You have to crawl before you walk so definitely hold off on threading until you make decent tenon boxes. Generally, exotic woods don't move much. But then, neither does kiln dried wood if we are talking about box making. I think making multiples of something is a great way to develop the basic skills. Or just practicing cuts on whatever wood you can get your hands on. You can use 1 1/2 squares cut from 2x4 scraps for practicing beads and coves, using a spindle roughing gouge or a skew.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Mike, what speed are you cutting the threads at? My vise's low speed is 500 rpm. Cutting by hand has to be done at a low speed like 200 rpm. I'm looking for a threader than I can use on my vise. Best regards, Richard

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The speed with a threading jig is 2500 or higher. I hand chase at about 320 with 16tpi.

[@billholder253]

Saw a video that has some really great tips on using the tool. Check it out, especially the comments, here is the title of the KZbin video: "Hope Easy Set Threading Jig"

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have watched it before. Good video on using a jig. Too bad that jig is not readily available in the USA.

[@bjparker9111]

Does the cutting bit come with it , and can you get a longer bit . ty GJ

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The bit comes with it. It is a common off the shelf item. Not aware of a longer one. What would you using a longer one for?

[@bjparker9111]

Mike Peace Woodturning Ty for the reply. The longer bit could give you threads further in for stronger connections. So you can connect pieces together , like a stand and shaft or a structurally sound connection.

[@kda6169]

Интересный подход. Жаль, не всё понял.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

I have looked everywhere for one of those bevel rotary cutters?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Chefwarekits.com that sell the jig I used in this video sells them. Or order from www.use-enco.com 60 degree double angle cutter HSS ¾” O.D. cutter, 3/8” shank is 2 3/8” overall part # 367-7100

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Thanks Mike

[@Laga7345]

Where can we buy the cutter

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Raymond Tremblay chefwarekits.com, Enco

[@Hoss_1966]

what is the difference in hole size diameters?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Too big a blank and movement can distort a thread fit with changes in humidity and warping. I like to keep boxes below 3" in diameter. Cutter is 3/4" so hole must be bigger than that.

[@Hoss_1966]

actually what I meant was between the male and female parts. If female part is 3" then how much more than 3" do you make the male part. I guess I am asking the thread depth.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You would think this would be science with one best measurement but it varies with the jig and the user and how deep they cut a thread. I would follow the instructions that came with the jig. I would say for 16tpi I would make my male tenon a bit bigger than 1mm larger, perhaps 0.056"

[@stevenarnold46]

Right to me/ left to me? You can't have it both ways!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You are very observant. And correct.

[@EyJuchiro]

Tag Heuer Sapphire crystal watch?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Richard Jun I wish! Wenger.

[@limogesfarmer6326]

"The way I remember it is left to me, right away. So I'm going to turn this right to me one and a half turns..."... Huh??? :D ;)

[@limogesfarmer6326]

+Laurent Blanchet BTW, beautiful work! :)

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Laurent Blanchet Thanks. Don't you just hate it when you get your left and right mixed up?

[@limogesfarmer6326]

I just love the timing of it because you just finished saying the rule to use so you don't forget it, and in the same breath! heheh! I just love the finished work!

[@BobWhitehelps]

what is CA..??

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Bob White Cyanocrylate glue commonly known as Super Glue.

[@Bowtie41]

+Mike Peace So why did you flood it,and then go back and cut it out?Thanks for sharing your skills/knowledge!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

+Bowtie41 It takes another pass on CA hardened threads for them to be smooth.

[@sethwarner2540]

kinda dark inside the box. couldn't see anything.

[@garyreiman856]

you are using CA on the threads, sorry what is CA?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Cyanoacrylate glue = superglue

[@Dynafet]

fucking inches :D

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think of rough blank sizes in inches but actually do a lot of my measurements in millimeters

[@TheSafecrkr1]

Where did my comment go

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You posted commnents on Threading Jigs for Woodturners- make or Buy?