Hi Greenie, Right, now I get it, and I love the end result! Those tiny bolts really finish off the job nicely.

I have had for some time a set of tiny taps and dies, it's only a Rolson 59154 set but saying that some Rolson tools are half decent and these seem reasonable quality. I bought them originally for repair work but you have inspired me to have a go at some tiny bolts for one of my mates who has just started scratch building model boats (Cabin Cruiser at the mo) but plans to concentrate on Canal stuff mainly. My set btw is Metric M1 to M2.5 and so far have only been used on steel, which I have to say they seem to cut quite well, clean and smooth. I assume the local Model shop will carry Tobin Bronze rod? Can't wait to try a 1mm thread on some bar. I have never used the M1 or infact anything below M1.4 and most of my use in general has been with the dies..

Keep up the good work and when I get chance I will have a go and try to post pics of my results. Thanks again, Al (Sheffield, UK)