Why is it so GD hard to find a 5/8-11 die

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I mean WTF, I've called 14 places so far...

Its a simple corse thread die in a starndard size.  Its not like I'm asking for one of the odd ball sizes that are almost never used.

[Timothy]

Check McMaster-Carr Supply Catalog Number 2573A17 or 2576A627 for about 26 bucks.

Call them before 4 pm PST and you should have it tomorrow sometime.  I think they have a warehouse in Anehiem.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#dies/=9ypj2n

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I;m not spending 26 bucks on something that should cost 5 from the local auto parts store.

[Timothy]

I;m not spending 26 bucks on something that should cost 5 from the local auto parts store.

Plus freight.....

I gave you a source when you had none!  Do with it what you will but 5/8-11 ain't all that common anymore.  I probably have a few out in the garage if you're interested.

Price is 26 bucks and I'll throw in the freight...

 

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I'd buy a used lathe and cut it before I pay that much for a small die like that.

every one can get one, but no one has one in stock.

5/8 11 is very common, its used on tons of bolts that you find in the hardware store.  5/8 18 is a little less common.

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[Timothy]

Grainger has cheap ones for about 8 bucks....probably good for a couple of uses.

You could also try MSC.....

[Timothy]

I've been turning wrenches since I was about 8 years old.  I've never used a 5/8" bolt for anything that I can recall.  The fact that I may have a few dies in my Kennedy box is because they were my fathers and they're probably still unused since about the mid '70's...

1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4" yes....tweeners like 5/8 and 7/8 not so much...

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I need to re thread a  steering shaft.  the 1st couple teeth are messed up already, I know there is zero chance of putting the nut back on with out making it worse.  I've even debated about getting the file out and taking the the damage threads off.

A decent repair die and all will be well.

[Timothy]

Honestly, if it weren't raining like cats and dogs tonight, I'd go dig through my toolbox and ship one to you if I can find them.  I have at least five tool boxes of my dads out there.

Folsom Prisons address changed recently?

 

I'll check tomorrow if you don't find something.  Let me know..

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I can get one form a snap on truck in the morning... already called him.  its just shocking no one has these in stock.  THe old school hardware store that has every thing even failed.