Features
- Adjustable self-equalizing/self-centering guides
- Three-jaw design for a positive grip
- Compatible with round and hex dies
- Heat-treated carbon steel construction
- Adjustable to fit dies for manual turning
Specifications
| Part Number | BHDS1 |
| Color / Finish | Black |
| Material | Steel |
| Warranty | 1 Yr |
| Product Dimensions | 1.09 in x 2.83 in x 11.88 in |
| Weight | 0.63 lb |
| Upc | 000346622447 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
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Hand-operated die stock for holding and turning threading dies. It has adjustable, self-equalizing guides and a three-jaw mechanism to center and secure round or hex dies. Constructed from heat-treated carbon steel for durability.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Thread Repair Service
Offer on-site thread chasing and rethreading for automotive shops, machinery, and contractors. The compact die stock with self-centering guides enables fast, accurate restoration of damaged bolts, studs, and rod ends without removing assemblies.
Custom Adapter & Fastener Micro-Shop
Produce short-run oddball adapters, reducers, and threaded spacers (e.g., metric-to-imperial camera adapters, lamp hardware, instrument mounts). The three-jaw, positive grip supports consistent quality on small parts using round or hex dies.
Maker Class + Kit Sales
Host weekend workshops teaching threading fundamentals and safe die use. Sell take-home kits (assorted dies, rod stock, couplers) and upsell specialty dies. The approachable hand tool lowers barriers for beginners.
Prototype Hardware for Fabricators
Provide rapid turnaround on custom-length threaded rods, studs, and standoffs for local metal shops and prototyping labs. The die stock’s self-equalizing guides reduce setup time and rework for small-batch orders.
Contractor Field Repair Kits
Assemble and sell compact field kits (die stock, common round/hex dies, cutting fluid) tailored to HVAC, electrical, or fencing trades. Offer subscription resupply of consumables and specialty pitch sets based on trade needs.
Creative
Modular Brass Candleholders
Cut clean 1/4-20 and 5/16-18 threads into brass rod to build modular candleholders that stack with couplers. The die stock’s self-centering guides help start straight on polished rod, and the three-jaw grip keeps small round or hex dies aligned for crisp threads.
Industrial Desk Lamp
Create an adjustable lamp using threaded steel rod and knurled knobs. Use round or hex dies to thread rod ends for pivot joints and shade mounts, assembling an industrial aesthetic with precise, repeatable hardware thanks to the self-equalizing guides.
Camera Rig Adapters
Make custom 1/4-20 to 3/8-16 camera adapters, extension studs, and cheese-plate standoffs. The die stock’s positive three-jaw grip holds small dies securely for accurate, durable threads that fit standard photo gear.
Adjustable Plant Hangers
Thread both ends of steel or aluminum rod to build adjustable-length plant hangers with decorative caps. Locknuts and couplers allow height tuning while the self-centering die stock ensures straight, clean thread starts on smooth rod.
Mechanical Puzzle/Fidget Toy
Cut alternating left- and right-hand threads (with the appropriate dies) on short rods and sleeves to build a twist-to-lock puzzle. The die stock’s compatibility with round and hex dies lets you experiment with different thread pitches and behaviors.