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Molded threads

Molded threads

Molded threads

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I have an old brass steam whistle with the top (locking) acorn nut missing.  This thing must have been special built by someone with screw cutting lathe. As near as I can determine the threads are 7/16 x 18.  I can not find any currently made nuts and or taps with these threads. Is there a material that I can use to mold new threads into an available nut?  Something that will use a release agent on the threads that will just unscrew once it has set up. Is there an epoxy product made especially for this purpose? I hope I am in the right forum to get a response.

RE: Molded threads

Here are the information on two bronze putties that might work.  I would also check a local hobbies store.  If you have a model railroad group around check with them also.


The whistle will not be useable unless you have a metal one made.

The instructions will have information on a release agent.

http://www.devcon.com/devconfamilyproduct.cfm?familyid=104.0&catid=15

http://www.techsavvy.com/industry/file/national/03ttp/fel07.html?id=76390&;comp_id=03TTP&base_region=*

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