Originally Posted by
nitewatchman
I hate to confuse the issue but.
When I need to threadmill a hole, especially if it is an odd size like 2"-16, I will modify a high speed tap to use as a threadmill cutter.
For this I would start with a 3/8"-16 tap and first cut off the incomplete threads from the end. All but one of the flutes are then ground away leaving a single cutting edge. I then load the cutter in a Darex end mill grinder and relieve the cutting edge until there is a small land left on the OD of the tap maybe 0.010"-0.020 wide. This removes the helix and allows the cutter to produce the thread form when rotated.
Cut a lot more threads using these than commerical cutters including things like 5/8"-32 male and female parts.
Gary