Drill America 3/8"-28 X 1-1/2" OD High Speed Steel Round Adjustable Die, DWT Series

I used this tool to thread a stainless steel shift linkage arm for my Wilson Pre-Selector Gearbox. My other dies were dull and failed to fully cut the thread. This new adjustable die worked great right out of the package, with clean accurate threads on the piece. Now I can proceed with my project and get the car back on the road!

Great Die! Sharp as a razor blade! Just note, since this was my first time using a die with a set screw, tightening (clockwise) the set screw widens the die instead of squeezing it like I thought. Totally my mistake. I will buy more of these dies as I need them. Excellent product!

I bought this die because I was having difficulty with a new die that came with a tap from another vendor that had good ratings. I am using it to thread stainless steel rods (1/8"). The other die was not adjustable, and it did not cut new threads very well. Perhaps it should only be used for cleaning up existing threads but it was supposed to be HSS (though labled 'S'). This die cut new threads on the stainless steel rods at least 5 times easier and much quicker. I had to go very slow, 15 degrees or less forward and back off, with the other die. With this one, the threading started easier and the cuts seem like I might be able to just go forward, though my style is to be more careful. I am VERY happy to have made this purchase and applaud the function AND value, and fast shipping from Drill America on this product.

Threading sucker rod

Exactly as I needed nice and sharp cut thru the rod like butter and is still nice and sharp for the next use.

Cut great on a steel rod. Thank you !

Junk die. I was chasing some stainless threads to clean up to root diameter and they chipped right away

Excellent die. Threaded hardened brake rods with relative ease.