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Not knowing how to set up a pipe threader for the correct die size

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Ask your journeyman to walk you through the die change procedure before your first threading job. Verify die size against the pipe size callout. Apply cut…

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Ask your journeyman to walk you through the die change procedure before your first threading job. Verify die size against the pipe size callout. Apply cutting oil generously and thread slowly to avoid die damage.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Not knowing how to set up a pipe threader for the correct die size. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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