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Is it possible to use standard (metal) taps and dies on wood? I have the larger 1/2" to 1 1/2" wood sets, but l'd like to opt for different sizes to these and maybe a tad smaller.
 
Metalwork taps work quite well on many kinds of wood. It is a different story for dies - the only wood I have had good results with using metalwork dies is boxwood.
 
Yes, if you have suitable wood and a reasonably coarse thread.

I've seen examples using boxwood and I know that holly is also good. Other dense timbers such as walnut, rosewood or cocobolo would be worth trying.

If you do some experiments, do please post the results. I've just been playing about with coarser, larger threads. I do have a 1/4" wooden thread box that I ought to try out properly and write up on here.
 
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