Single Point Threading on a PM-1030V?

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Here is the insert centered to the live center.

 

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This insert will not allow me to thread all the way to the end with this live center.

 

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Here is my parting blade set to the right height. I am making .040" grooves in the workpiece.

 

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A groove just wide enough to do the job.

 

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This is the first time that I have ever used a fishtail with an insert tool:

 

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After cutting a groove in the headstock end, this is my setup for that end:

 

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This was the right RPM choice for threading, I'll tell ya. Easy money.

 

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Touch off and set zero on the cross slide (I have a DRO).

 

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After 2 or 3 passes:.

 

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I use a lot of dark thread cutting oil ($20/gallon on Amazon!).