taps and dies

Hello, Finally, decided to go down the kitless road... (One of) My questions is this: I'm looking to buy triple lead tap and die set for the cap, another single lead tap and die set for the section, and another tap for the bock size #5 pen nib housing (I prefer to make slimmer and smaller...

Just a quick question about taps & dies. As I dive deeper and deeper into the kitless world, I find myself wanting to make my own mandrels and such to hold various pieces on the lathe. I've purchased some brass & aluminum rod stock. My bigger question though is – is cutting threads in this...