Lighthouse Tools - Adjustable die M14X1 LH + Thread Alignment Tool

I purchased this set and separately purchased another TAT. Look at the picture of just the TAT in this set and notice that there is no taper from the threaded portion to the section that inserts into the bore. This is important because you do not want the threaded portion to contact the end of the barrel as you cut threads because it will bind and ruin the first few turns of threads. TATs with tapered transitions are harder to see when you are close to contact and reduces the effective working length of the TAT bay the length of the taper. The TAT in the picture with both the die and the TAT is tapered but the TAT received is not tapered as shown in the single picture of the TAT. The TAT I purchased separately was tapered so direct comparison was easy. This is the best TAT! The die is good quality and did a nice job. Go slow, use plenty of cutting oil, break chips free frequently and don't let the TAT touch the barrel and you'll get great results. I screwed the TAT out the back of the die every few turns to keep it from binding against the muzzle. Once the die is about half way on I screwed the TAT out completely. It's only needed to get the die started straight.

The die and follower are nicely finished, the follower threaded into the die with little effort, the fit with the 7.62 barrel was good, not too tight but a little sloppy (could have been 0.0005 tighter..but for the price-no complaining here)), using Tap magic and working the thread 1/4 turn at a time, the die cut a nice thread into a hardened AK barrel. Cleaned the threads about 5 or 6 times during the process. The entire project took 1 hour (subtract 35 minutes for a beer run). Overall, very satisfied, I got the job done at a fraction of what it would cost at a gunsmith. A+++++ and the die is still sharp, it can probably do another 10 or 15 barrels.

Works great after I cleaned up the threads ..I had to slowly work the died on to the tap

ive never done a threaded barrel on a rifle im amazed at the ease of the tool its simple just take your time and dont rush and use the pro tap cutting fluid ! the results are professional im totally impressed with results and quality i would definitely buy this again if needed .

Pretty good quality. I was chasing threads, not cutting new ones, and the die had quite a bit of resistance. This gave the impression that the die was not as sharp as I was used to with say, old Craftsman dies. The alignment tool was in a plastic bag and had been striking the wrench during shipping and had numerous dents in the threads so it's a good idea to chase the threads on the alignment guide before you attempt to thread the muzzle. Another recommendation, this die is adjustable, I left it at its maximum open setting and the threads it cut were fairly loose with two common muzzle devices. All that said, it did the job and was affordable.

I used one of these to thread a muzzle using a handle I also got on Amazon. Take your time and use plenty of cutting oil. It was a slow process getting started but once I go in the groove, it was a fairly easy process for a newby like me.

Another piece of China crap, I got fooled with the flag, read it close, it's a US seller of crap. I couldn't get the alignment stud to go in the die. It would thread a couple turns and that's all. I don't know if I will be able to use it.

I used this to thread the barrel on my Norinco MAK-90, at first I had some trouble getting it to bite but then used the grub screw to open up the die a little and it worked great. Just remember to back off after every 1/8 turn to clear the chips.

Just got it today and I must say for the price of it it's perfect. I just with it would have came with the die holder. However I will say it having the barrel guide with the die is perfect.