Features
- Cuts right‑hand external threads
- Heat‑treated high‑carbon steel for hardness and wear resistance
- Corrosion resistant finish
- Laser‑etched size markings for identification
- Precision machining for a tight fit
- Die geometry designed for efficient chip clearance
Specifications
| Form | Fractional hex die |
| Hand | Right‑hand |
| Material | High‑carbon steel |
| Standard | NC |
| Model Number | BHD12F13 |
| Thickness In | 0.370 in |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Size And Thread | 1/2 - 13 |
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Fractional hex die manufactured from heat‑treated high‑carbon steel for cutting right‑hand external threads. Hex configuration is intended for use with a die stock; size is indicated by laser‑etched markings. Sold individually.
Model Number: BHD12F13
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Anchor Bolt Thread-Chasing
Offer a mobile service to contractors to chase and restore 1/2-13 anchor bolt threads after concrete pours or corrosion. Use the durable, heat-treated die to quickly clean damaged studs so column base plates and equipment can be installed without delays. Bill per bolt or per hour; bundle with protective caps installation.
Custom 1/2-13 Studs and Leveling Kits
Sell made-to-order 1/2-13 studs, leveling feet, and jam-nut kits for furniture makers and small manufacturers. Customers specify length; you cut rod, thread with the die, deburr, and ship with pads and nuts. Market via an online configurator and offer bulk discounts to cabinet shops and makerspaces.
Welding Table Clamp Hardware Kits
Produce clamp kits for fab shops: 1/2-13 threaded studs, swiveling pressure pads, T-plates, and jam nuts that fit common fixture tables and slotted jigs. The die’s precise, wear-resistant threads ensure repeatable clamping. Sell as SKU’d kits and replenish with standalone studs cut to customer lengths.
Trailer and Farm Equipment Thread Repair
Provide a field service for repairing 1/2-13 threaded components on gates, implements, and trailers. Chase or extend threads on bent or shortened rods to keep equipment operational. Combine with a stocked bin of nuts/washers; charge a call-out fee plus per-thread pricing.
Rapid Prototyping Stud Service for Teams
Offer quick-turn custom 1/2-13 studs to robotics, racing, and R&D teams that need odd lengths same-week. Use the die to cut clean external threads on CRS or stainless rods, add chamfers, and optionally coat. Partner with local schools/clubs; provide subscription credits for season-long support.
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Heavy-Duty Leveling Feet
Make adjustable feet for a workbench, welding table, or speakers. Cut 1/2 in steel rod to length and use the 1/2-13 die to thread one end for jam nuts and the other for a swivel pad or rubber foot. The right-hand threads let you dial height easily; the die’s chip-clearing geometry helps when threading mild steel. Pair with coupling nuts as lock collars for a clean, industrial look.
DIY Parallel/Bar Clamps
Build robust clamps using threaded 1/2-13 screws you cut with the die. Use hardwood or steel jaws, embed a 1/2-13 nut in the movable jaw, and thread your custom screw for the drive. Add a cross-pin or handwheel on the screw end. The precision of the die gives smooth action, and you can tailor screw length and pitch-feedback (1 turn ≈ 0.077 in) to your needs.
Micro-Adjust Router or Table Saw Fence
Create a fine-adjust fence using a 1/2-13 threaded lead screw. Capture a 1/2-13 nut in the fence carriage, then thread a custom-length rod with the die as the adjuster. One full turn advances ~1/13 in, making repeatable tweaks. Add laser-etched tick marks on a dial for quick indexing. The die lets you cut perfectly sized studs to integrate with knobs and lock nuts.
Modular Garden Trellis and Planter Frame
Use 1/2 in steel rod uprights threaded on the ends with the die to accept coupling nuts and crossbars. This creates a reconfigurable trellis or planter cage you can assemble/disassemble seasonally. Corrosion-resistant finishing on the die helps it hold up while you produce multiple pieces; seal finished rods with paint or clear coat.
Industrial Shelf/Coat Rack with Threaded Accents
Design a wall shelf or coat rack that features exposed 1/2-13 threaded studs and coupling nuts as a design motif. Thread rod ends with the die for precise fit-up through flanges or brackets; secure with jam nuts. The tight, clean threads elevate the aesthetic while ensuring structural integrity.