thanks for the advice. When you or DoN give advice, its best to listen.
I didn't mention I have a Monoset T&C grinder to correct the tool. adding the gun tap taper is a piece of cake. Also, the machine tap cycle can do peck tapping. I'll be sure and watch for chip buildup and alter the cycle accordingly.
Thanks, everybody for all the suggestions. i did just score an 8 TPI threadmill that's long enough. I could go twice around with this to ruff the thread. This machine is overdue for a table rebuild and I don't think it will threadmill in spec. to final size.
Karl