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I have a few and use them when I get buggered up threads . I've also used them to put diamond points or knurling on flat gun parts .
I was wondering if anyone has or uses thread files? Seems to me they would have limited use if have you dies. Not only that, but it looks like they come in the common thread pitches.
Back in the days.....I had a full set , English-(square, four pitches, 55 degrees, ditto 60 deg . USS, SAE. Tip : Eyeball the angle from a good sampleIn my experience, a boogered up thread is not going to be restored to like new. I have the thread pitch files, special rollers, special half nut things and the 60° jeweler file. None of them stand out as the go to tool when needed. But maybe the 60° file is used more often. And an eye loupe and good lighting…Good Luck, Dave