While processing all of this green wood I've just received, I was turning a 14" crotch piece for turning the inside of the bowl/platter. The Nova Titan siezed on the lathe spindle. I managed to get the chuck off, but now the spindle threads need chasing, 1-1/4X8. I don't have a die that size so off to McMaster Carr I go. They have a die and they have a repair die. Which do I buy?
Also, I do have a 1-1/4 X 8 tap and tried to chase the threads in the chuck. Tried about 10 times. The tap bottom at least 2 times. The other attempt resulted in the the tap going to a hard stop before seating in the bottom. Suggestions?
Also, I do have a 1-1/4 X 8 tap and tried to chase the threads in the chuck. Tried about 10 times. The tap bottom at least 2 times. The other attempt resulted in the the tap going to a hard stop before seating in the bottom. Suggestions?