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Seems like a lot of work to still have to take 4 passes to cut a complete thread in brass. Realistically, you should be able to cut a thread in any material the die is harder than in 1 pass without lead screw engagement and not have to reverse to keep your thread dial in the same spot.
But, even the most rigid lathe will never be as rigid as a die that hasn't been compromised by cutting it in pieces is. And a die can do it in as large a size as you need. I don't know what the largest die made is but I know I have used pipe threading dies in sizes up to 1.5" using a pipe threading machine which is basically a lathe that is meant to grip pipe and spin it roughly in a circular motion and give you a convenient place to rest the die stock handle as it cuts the thread. There is really nothing precision about it besides the die itself.
But, even the most rigid lathe will never be as rigid as a die that hasn't been compromised by cutting it in pieces is. And a die can do it in as large a size as you need. I don't know what the largest die made is but I know I have used pipe threading dies in sizes up to 1.5" using a pipe threading machine which is basically a lathe that is meant to grip pipe and spin it roughly in a circular motion and give you a convenient place to rest the die stock handle as it cuts the thread. There is really nothing precision about it besides the die itself.