Ratchet Pipe Threader Kit - How To Thread A Steel Pipe

We are making custom 1/2 inch steel pipe curtain rods for out back patio. I used the Goplus Ratchet Pipe Threader Kit to thread the pipes for our curtain rods. I have never used one of these before. So I took some time to figure it out and I wanted to share what I have learned.

Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:41 Getting Started
03:07 Clamping Issues
04:54 Pipe Threading
07:22 Reverse it
08:28 Cleaning Threads
10:12 Testing Threads
10:52 Outro

If you haven't seen it yet check out my pipe cutting video.

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The pipe threader kit that I used is currently unavailable.
Goplus Ratchet Pipe Threader Kit, Ratcheting Pipe Threading Tool Set w/ 6 Dies- 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4" and Storage Case

Amazon recommends a similar pipe threading kit. $50.99 to $68.99

The Oatey cutting oil that I used is currently unavailable.
Oatey G30203 Dark Cutting Oil, 1 Pint Jug, 1-Pack

Amazon recommends a similar pipe threading oil. $16.95
Premium Metal Tapping Fluid - 16 FL. OZ. Threading and Cutting Oil

Check out this pipe vise on Amazon. $49.99

Check out this metal brush set on Amazon. $12.50

This is the pipe cutter that I used. $39.78
QWORK Heavy Duty Pipe Cutter, 1/8-inch to 2-inch Steel Pipe Cutter

[KudaPucat]

Thanks for demoing, I wasn't sure how these fit on. Now I will buy one. Ignore the naysayers here, but do break the chips, it will make it better.

[tuyzbms]

"I'm going to wear these gloves because there will be a lot of metal shards falling right toward my flip flopped feet" 🤣

[mikeg]

Might want to put on some work boots. Wearing sandles is very dumb.

[katiedotson]

You never reversed or backed up to allow the metal chips to clear. You did mention it, but never did so. This would have made the next few threads easier to cut, cleaner, and goes a long way to preserving the life of your tool. Then you used a screwdriver to clean the chips from the die. A toothbrush and additional cutting oil would have worked without damaging the die.

Just to make it more interesting, you "secured" the pipe in such a way that if you released the tension, you would now have a pipe wrench missile going in some undetermined direction. All this with no sign of any PPE. The trash can mysteriously moved, and you are now standing in cutting oil, hoping that your feet don't suddenly fly out from under you.

I hope, for your family's sake, that you have an exceptionally good insurance policy.