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16 September 2016 at 20:34 #256264
Rainbows
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I have a bench grinder and the left side nut won't thread on, it james after a few turns. The issue is kinda increased cause as a bench grinder spindle it is a pain keeping the spindle still. Further more it is a left hand thread so no tap or dies.

Anyone got hints for getting a looser fit on the threads? I would use a die to clean up the spindle generally but I don't feel like buying a left hand die just for this.
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16 September 2016 at 20:34 #24739
Rainbows
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16 September 2016 at 20:38 #256268
John Rudd
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Thread chaser or needle file?
16 September 2016 at 20:41 #256271
JasonB
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Thread restoring file, they don't mind if its L/H or R/H
16 September 2016 at 21:54 #256291
not done it yet
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Add a thicker washer or washers, so avoiding those threads?

Make a pinch collar for the section of plain shaft and hold the shaft still with an appropriate spanner, wrench, etc?

Is it the nut, or the shaft threads that are galled/stretched/otherwise damaged? No point in holding one, if the other is at fault.
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