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Woussko
04-30-2007, 06:33 PM
About how old is your oldest still in use pipe threader? While I can't say that it still gets much use, I own an old Erie Tool Works threader that holds 4" square dies and has bushings to guide the pipe. It threads 3/8 - 1 iron pipe. From what I know about it in family history I can pretty safely say it's 75 plus years old. I also have a Ridgid that I need to dig out to get the info from that threads 1-1/4 to 2 NPT and it has to be over 60. Let's see what others come up with for their "Old Timer" threaders.
PLUMBER RICK
05-01-2007, 12:55 AM
i dug an old one up at the swap meet and will check it's date. i have it on display in my plumbing showcase museum:D

it's an oldie but goodie:eek:

rick.
plumberscrack
05-01-2007, 02:42 PM
I bought a Ridgid 65-R off Ebay that had to be 50+ years. It wasn't even painted red :eek: Put some new teeth in it and it cuts like butter. I still use it about once a month. Nothing better for threading in place IMO.

I tossed out my Toledo pancake threader a few years ago. I'm quite sure that thing was threading pipes during WWII.
Pipestone Kid
05-02-2007, 08:24 AM
I'm 74 :eek; and still thread a pipe once in a while. Does that count? :D :D
papadan
05-02-2007, 03:40 PM
I am 50 now and this was my Grandfathers set. I still use it a few times a month. 1/8th"- 1" dies. http://www.hoistman.com/HoistMan/Oldtools/IMAG009.JPG
PLUMBER RICK
05-02-2007, 10:00 PM
I'm 74 :eek; and still thread a pipe once in a while. Does that count? :D :D


i'm with you pipestone kid.

you're the winner.

he didn't specify that it had to be a ridgid:D

i hope you don't thread 2'' by hand.

you cheered me up:D

rick.
PLUMBER RICK
05-02-2007, 10:05 PM
dan, time to retire that threader and put it in the museum.

with that much threading you do, i would go electric.

look into a ridgid 600, 1/8''- 1.25''.

rick.
papadan
05-03-2007, 04:54 AM
Most of my work is up in the air and I need small portable. This little threader works great.:D
Newman
05-23-2007, 05:42 AM
Papadan
That sure is nicer than my HF set! :D
plumbers son
10-18-2007, 11:12 AM
My Dad bought out his bosses plumbing shop right after WW2. Rigid pipe wrenches from 6" thru an 18" were part of the deal. I have them and have added a 24" and a 36". Found this space while checking on what sizes have been made. Surprised to find a 60" size. Still use all of mine on my hot water boiler and have the old threaders from the 30's/40's. Started working with Dad at 10 years old, handles are smooth from all that work.
toolaholic
10-25-2007, 08:12 AM
Pappy, Ignore Rick! Keep using that tool.

What the hell ,I'm an old Tool at 64 ,and I'm still used.