Single Point Threading on a PM-1030V?

[erikmannie]

Ready to start measuring the pitch diameter. I got so lucky. It was right there.

 

[erikmannie]

Part off the end. It was still in the tailstock live center, obviously.

 

[erikmannie]

This needs to be faced and chamfered:

 

[erikmannie]

Part off the work:

 

[erikmannie]

Chuck it up to face and chamfer. I got this idea from a Mr. Pete video:

 

[erikmannie]

Setting the chamfer tool to 45 degrees:

 

[erikmannie]

Most of my chamfer was faced off.

 

[Liljoebrshooter]

What is that insert in your threading tool? It doesn't look like it has a sharp point and it has numbers.
Joe

 

[Liljoebrshooter]

And it also has a lot of negative rake. A positive rake tool will cut better on smaller machines.
Joe

 

[erikmannie]

What is that insert in your threading tool? It doesn't look like it has a sharp point and it has numbers.
Joe

It was on the list of options to be purchased with the lathe. The box says “1/2” Threading Kit”. I don’t know what the 1,2 and 3 signify. At machining school, we used 60 degree HSS tool bits.