Snap-on double hex die stock

[KnurledNut]

Anyone know of an cheaper alternative die stock (handle) to use with Snap-ons double hex dies?

This is the one they sell:
https://store.snapon.com/Tap-and-Di...Centering-For-1-double-hex-dies--P652103.aspx

 

[Strouty]

If you don't use the Snap On handle, the die will implode.

 

[LumpyMusic]

Poetic justice would demand a 12 pt, 1" Harbor Freight "Through the Handle" ratchet.


Sgt Lumpy

 

[1950mercury]

27 bucks is breaking the bank?

 

[2oolhound]

You can google Irwin __________ _________

Here is one supplier but not sure what one you need. Some are priced similar to snap-on.

They are skookum stocks though. You can feel the quality in your hands the 1st time you use them.

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Irwin-Threading-Tools-s/2822.htm

 

[KnurledNut]

If you don't use the Snap On handle, the die will implode.

Like a Volvo retrofitted with aftermarket parts?

Poetic justice would demand a 12 pt, 1" Harbor Freight "Through the Handle" ratchet.


Sgt Lumpy

Hmmm. Actually, my 1" gearwrench might do it.

You can google Irwin __________ _________

Here is one supplier but not sure what one you need. Some are priced similar to snap-on.

They are skookum stocks though. You can feel the quality in your hands the 1st time you use them.

http://www.acetoolonline.com/Irwin-Threading-Tools-s/2822.htm

It appears this is a Snap-on exclusive die stock (double hex), not available through any other channel.

 

[2oolhound]

It appears this is a Snap-on exclusive die stock (double hex), not available through any other channel.

Oh, I never picked up on that being exclusive. When you think about it with only 2 handles you are pushing one side north and the other south. I wonder if this design actually distributes the force equally around the die. Specially on larger dies with 4 and 5 starts on them it would be ideal if all starts had equal pressure.

I had to tap some metric threads a while back and I only had a cheap set in metric. I broke one handle on the die stock 1st off so welded in back on then the other side broke so I welded it back on then the die broke. I went looking for a western made die and came home with a MAC branded Irwin kit. The 1st thing I noticed was how nice the die stock felt. The next thing is how nicely the die cut the threads I'd been struggling with the night before.