Cleaning Rod Question

[Steel Horse Rider]

Years ago when I acquired an 1861 Springfield rifle and then built a Pedersoli Brown Bess musket kit I bought several cleaning rods which were long enough to allow the jag to reach the bottom of the barrel. Fast forward to now, the longest rod which I never used) has a 12-28 male thread which matches up to absolutely NONE of my jags, bore mops, or patch holders I have, most of which have 10-32 male threads. None of the hardware or gun shops in my area have anything to adapt the rod to the useful parts so, since I have a lathe in my garage I figured I would make one. However, I cannot find a store that stocks 12-28 taps. Anybody have a suggestion? I thought about turning the end of the rod down and re-threading it to 10-32 but it is long enough that it would wobble due to the end hanging out of the headstock not being supported.

 

[film495]

I wouldn't modify the rod if it was mine. I'd find an adapter, or just find a bunch of jags and odds and end that fit it correctly. must be out there.

 

[epags]

Since you have a lathe, can you make your own adapter?

 

[Cliff6]

Gyros 12-28 Threading x 1 in. Outside Diameter High Speed Steel Dies 92-21228 - The Home Depot

Used for putting threads on a rod. This Die is 1 in. outside diameter and is adjustable for thread fit. Gyros offer a full line of taps, dies and accessories.

www.homedepot.com

Home Depot has them for $10 and change.

 

[DustyRusty]

Is this close to doing the job?
I go blind looking at all those. I look at Dewey's web page whenever I need adapters.
I don't buy their rods anymore. I buy Tipton fiber.

Dewey Coated Rod Adapters | Brownells

17A, 5-40 male/8-32 female converts .17 caliber Dewey rods to accept 8-32 rimfire accessories. SMBA, (.22-.26 caliber) adapters, and LGBA, (.27 caliber and up) adapters convert male end on Coated Rods to 8-32 female thread for use with all standard...

shop.brownells.com

J Dewey Rods | Quality Gun Cleaning Products for the Discriminating Shooter

deweyrods.com

 

[Russ57]

This should do it.

Dewey Thread Adapter Converts 12 x 28 Male to 10 x 32 Female Brass

This Dewey Specialty Thread Adapter gives a cleaning rod and brush even more versatility by allowing the shooter to interchange accessories and even use...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

Thanks Russ. I looked at Midway but didn't see that. I did check my local Home Depot but they didn't have any 12-28 taps. My local Ace couldn't even order one although I did get a #15 drill bit for a tap drill. I already have a piece of bar stock chucked up in the lathe to make one but I don't have the 12-28 tap.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Try Amazon. I know Craftsman makes them as well.

 

[doubleh]

Years ago when I acquired an 1861 Springfield rifle and then built a Pedersoli Brown Bess musket kit I bought several cleaning rods which were long enough to allow the jag to reach the bottom of the barrel. Fast forward to now, the longest rod which I never used) has a 12-28 male thread which matches up to absolutely NONE of my jags, bore mops, or patch holders I have, most of which have 10-32 male threads. None of the hardware or gun shops in my area have anything to adapt the rod to the useful parts so, since I have a lathe in my garage I figured I would make one. However, I cannot find a store that stocks 12-28 taps. Anybody have a suggestion? I thought about turning the end of the rod down and re-threading it to 10-32 but it is long enough that it would wobble due to the end hanging out of the headstock not being supported.

You should build an adjustable support stand for your lathe, a very handy accessory to have.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

@Russ57: Thanks for the link. I ordered 2 of the adapters and a rail for my Mini 14. This site is a wealth of information and I thank all of you for the advice, support, and challenges it delivers.

 

[Russ57]

Your welcome. Pains me to buy what I can make too. In this case you'd pay more for the tools and you probably wouldn't use a 12-28 tap again.

In case it helps:

McMaster-Carr is a great place to find all sorts of stuff. Only thing is you never know what brand you are buying but it is always quality stuff. MSC Industrial Supply is handy for metalworking tools.

 

[AK Hunter]

If you have a lathe it would be easy to make an adaptor to go between your 12-28 to 10-32 all you need is a piece of brass or aluminum rod then drill & tap each end.
I have done thing like that in my drill press.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I was unaware of Craftsmen adapters.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

Russ: The adapter was $3.99, the tap would have been at least $12 and you are correct, I probably wouldn't use it again. Most of the taps I have are left from my Die Maker days which ended in 1983.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

I was unaware of Craftsmen adapters.

Was talking about the taps. Sorry about confusion.