Lee Breech lock press

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Lee Breech lock press

#1 Post by Alpha1 »

Can any one tell me what size the thread is on a Lee breech lock press please.
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#2 Post by Meaty »

The die inserts are 1 5/64" x 16 tpi (external) and 7/8" x 14 tpi (internal)
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#3 Post by Alpha1 »

Thanks.
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#4 Post by Alpha1 »

Hmm. I can not find a 1- 5/64" x 16 tpi die advertised any were. Might be a problem.
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#5 Post by bamboo »

I've not got one, but looks like you can use standard dies by fitting them with a Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing? Then you can quickly swap between dies..
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#6 Post by Alpha1 »

bamboo wrote:I've not got one, but looks like you can use standard dies by fitting them with a Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing? Then you can quickly swap between dies..
Yes that is correct but I want to be able to cut the 1- 5/64" x 16 tpi thread onto some thing I am making.
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#7 Post by glevum »

Have you got access to a screw cutting lathe?

If not have you got enough material to cut the smaller 7/8 x 14 tpi thread and use a die bush?
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#8 Post by bradaz11 »

looks like a propriety thread. time to get the machinists at work make you up something.
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#9 Post by Alpha1 »

I need to be able to do it my self. Every one is flat out at work. I need to make at least six of them.
It looks like I will have to have a go at screw cutting.
I can not find a die bush.
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#10 Post by ovenpaa »

Yep time to do some screw cutting Alpha1, I was cutting 5/8"x24tpi at 18:30 this evening...
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