How Do You Cut Threads On A Black Pipe?
The threads on black pipe are used to connect the black pipe to threaded fittings on gas and air lines. After you cut the black pipe to length, you will need to cut the threads on the black pipe either manually or with a pipe cutting and threading machine. Both work well to cut the tapered threads on the pipe, with the pipe-threading machine offering the benefit of speed, which will ease the process of threading the pipe when you have a lot of black pipe to install. Step 1 Set the piece of black pipe into the pipe vise, with the end of the pipe to be threaded extended 8 to 12 inches past the end of the pipe vise. Step 2 Pull the chain of the pipe vise over the pipe, insert the chain into the pipe vise clasp and turn the vise handle to tighten the chain. Stop tightening the chain when the black pipe is held securely. Step 3 Select a die from the die set that matches the diameter of the black pipe and inspect the cutting threads of the die for broken or worn teeth. If the die is damaged,
The threads on black pipe are used to connect the black pipe to threaded fittings on gas and air lines. After you cut the black pipe to length, you will need to cut the threads on the black pipe either manually or with a pipe cutting and threading machine. Both work well to cut the tapered threads on the pipe, with the pipe-threading machine offering the benefit of speed, which will ease the process of threading the pipe when you have a lot of black pipe to install. Set the piece of black pipe into the pipe vise, with the end of the pipe to be threaded extended 8 to 12 inches past the end of the pipe vise. Pull the chain of the pipe vise over the pipe, insert the chain into the pipe vise clasp and turn the vise handle to tighten the chain. Stop tightening the chain when the black pipe is held securely. Select a die from the die set that matches the diameter of the black pipe and inspect the cutting threads of the die for broken or worn teeth. If the die is damaged, do not use it to thr
