iron pipe

that's a difficult one as i don't have a threading machine, Most of it is mastering the threading machine and getting the depth of thread just right, Also measuring techniques are important, making the joint is easy if you get the thread right, you don't want the fittings to be too tight or too slack, Once its right use hemp and paste screw the fitting on so only 2 threads are showing and you won't get many leaks, Its like most things, you need to play about with a threading machine to gain the experiance,
And the main thing I would say is never use ptfe, always use hemp, if you use ptfe and have to unwind a joint, there's a good chance it will leak, with hemp you can unwind and it won't,

I hope this information is helpfull and if I ever get a iron job I will make a video, but I can't see that happening any day soon,

Can you use loctite?

I have a threading kit but I don't use it much now days, I would imagine the toolstation one is silverline crap so I'd steer clear endfeed, go to a proper merchants and get one and it will last a long time.

Silverline will last about five minutes, if you're lucky.

Cheers chaps,will shop around and get quality gear.😊

Bugger iron pipes.. There's hardly any scrap value in em. Some years ago the missus's son worked as a security guard on a demolition site. Invited me and me brother up to partake on the removal of some of the copper pipes (ahemmmm) Spent two delightful days there cutting up copper piping and weighing it in. First day we got about £700 and the second day we got almost £900. (missus even packed me some sandwiches for me lunch )

Don't bother.....put your £32 towards something decent , try to get the best you can afford , in my opinion the only tools you should be getting for this type of work is RIDGID , they make the best threading gear on the market , if you buy new it works out very expensive plus you will need to " Break the dies in " which takes a bit of time so if i was you i would have a look on E bay for a good second hand one , and expect to pay about £100 + for a 3/8 - 2" set in a case . The only problem with hand threading is the time it takes especially 1" upwards and it's hard work if your doing it all day , your arms will become like tree trunks  : ) so if your going to be doing a lot of this work it may be wise to invest in a hand held electric threader , again if you have a look on e bay you can pick these machines up with a full set of dies for about £200 + dependant on make and would be a wise investment for you to make , also don't forget that you will need a tripod vice stand for holding the pipes for threading and a couple of other bits and bobs to make life easier , also you must use a good quality cutting oil / spray and this will prolong the life of your dies considerably , good luck and remember practice makes perfect , the more pipes you thread the better your technique will become......

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