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Any machinists able to make a thread protector like this?

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Looking for a thread protector for 5/8 x24 just like this, but 1.5 or 2 inches long.

Anyone have any leads, or the ability to make one? Not needing the threading to be the full length of the protector, just .5inch of it.

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I just so happened to be making another one.

this measures .750” (5/8x24). I can turn it down to .730 if you want. Once I cut it off it will be about 1.7” long

You’ll be responsible for making it black. I could use some cold blue on it but that doesn’t get too dark.

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Many thanks to all here, especially brycom1!
Looking for a thread protector for 5/8 x24 just like this, but 1.5 or 2 inches long.

Anyone have any leads, or the ability to make one? Not needing the threading to be the full length of the protector, just .5inch of it.

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Easy peasy. I have the tap in my drawer (Brownell's). I have the lathe. It could be done with power hand tools. You'd need the tap and a 19/32 drill bit and the proper size stock. Good luck. Stay safe.
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