07-12-2012, 06:58 PM
Hello Tom,
I figured you must have used the taper turning attachment, but thought I'd ask in case there was another easier way I had not considered,
The only other time I have seen wood screws being made the guy used a bespoke thread milling attachment with a curved "cam" that started the thread at a sharp point increasing to a diameter quickly and then tapering to a larger diameter more slowly towards the head of the screw. Ok, so that is really difficult to explain.
Best Regards
Rick
I figured you must have used the taper turning attachment, but thought I'd ask in case there was another easier way I had not considered,
The only other time I have seen wood screws being made the guy used a bespoke thread milling attachment with a curved "cam" that started the thread at a sharp point increasing to a diameter quickly and then tapering to a larger diameter more slowly towards the head of the screw. Ok, so that is really difficult to explain.
Best Regards
Rick
Whatever it is, do it today, Tomorrow may not be an option and regret outlasts fatigue.