Fast Way To Fix Damaged Threads

2011 - Volume #35, Issue #2, Page #38

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If you've ever had to split a nut to take it off a bolt with damaged threads, you'll like these new Thread Chaser tools that make thread repair easy.
Manufacturer Jim Whaley sent a set of his new thread-fixing tools to FARM SHOW to try out. After taking a hammer to the threads on a 3/8-in. bolt, we slipped on the appropriate Thread Chaser. With the bolt head in a vise, the hinged die simply wrapped around the bolt and the T-bar handle quickly restored the threads. The trapped nut was easily removed.
For really difficult situations Chase æem Back Tools recommends using lubricant or cutting oil. The Thread Chasers work equally well on rusted and corroded threads. They can also be used to clean concrete or surplus material from galvanized anchor bolts.
The Thread Chasers are made of tempered steel, heat treated and anodized to prevent breaking or chipping. The 6-sided thread chasers come in a variety of sets or can be ordered individually.
The Repair Kit with 3/8-in. socket adapter and T-bar received by FARM SHOW included 21 common metric and English sizes and thread counts. Thread Chasers ranged from 1/4 in., 20 and 28 count to 1/2 in., 20 count and 6 mm, 1.0 count to 12 mm, 1.75 count sizes. Industrial size Thread Chasers are available in sizes as large as 4 in., 8 count.
Additional sets include wheel stud and spindle sets and specialized kits for industrial, construction and well drilling needs. Wheel sets include a unilug system for right hand threads on newer vehicles and a set for "ball and seat" lugs of older vehicles with both right and left threads.
"We continue to introduce new sets and are considering developing sets geared specifically to agriculture," says Whaley.
Prices vary by size and type of kit. The 21-piece Repair Kit evaluated by FARM SHOW is priced at $225. Individual Thread Chasers vary from $12.95 for a single 1/4 in., 20 count to $397.50 for the single 4 in., 8 count industrial size.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Chase'em Back Tools, 3566 Big Valley Rd., Suite B, Kelseyville, Calif. 95451 (ph 707 279-9346; chaseembacktools1@mchsi.com; www.chaseembacktools.com).

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Fast Way To Fix Damaged Threads FARM SHOP Miscellaneous If you ve ever had to split a nut to take it off a bolt with damaged threads you ll like these new Thread Chaser tools that make thread repair easy Manufacturer Jim Whaley sent a set of his new thread-fixing tools to FARM SHOW to try out After taking a hammer to the threads on a 3/8-in bolt we slipped on the appropriate Thread Chaser With the bolt head in a vise the hinged die simply wrapped around the bolt and the T-bar handle quickly restored the threads The trapped nut was easily removed For really difficult situations Chase æem Back Tools recommends using lubricant or cutting oil The Thread Chasers work equally well on rusted and corroded threads They can also be used to clean concrete or surplus material from galvanized anchor bolts The Thread Chasers are made of tempered steel heat treated and anodized to prevent breaking or chipping The 6-sided thread chasers come in a variety of sets or can be ordered individually The Repair Kit with 3/8-in socket adapter and T-bar received by FARM SHOW included 21 common metric and English sizes and thread counts Thread Chasers ranged from 1/4 in 20 and 28 count to 1/2 in 20 count and 6 mm 1 0 count to 12 mm 1 75 count sizes Industrial size Thread Chasers are available in sizes as large as 4 in 8 count Additional sets include wheel stud and spindle sets and specialized kits for industrial construction and well drilling needs Wheel sets include a unilug system for right hand threads on newer vehicles and a set for ball and seat lugs of older vehicles with both right and left threads We continue to introduce new sets and are considering developing sets geared specifically to agriculture says Whaley Prices vary by size and type of kit The 21-piece Repair Kit evaluated by FARM SHOW is priced at $225 Individual Thread Chasers vary from $12 95 for a single 1/4 in 20 count to $397 50 for the single 4 in 8 count industrial size Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Chase em Back Tools 3566 Big Valley Rd Suite B Kelseyville Calif 95451 ph 707 279-9346; chaseembacktools1@mchsi com; www chaseembacktools com

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