Someone out there will hate me for what I just did, but here is it anyway.

Extended the threads on the fork:


Used the die holder as a cutting guide:


The raw cut:


Reaming out the steer tube:


After some cleanup with the files:


Still have to cut the notch on the backside of the threads, but two hours work is enough for tonight. Time for shower and supper.

And I did pick up some etching primer and paint today. Despite spending more than a half-hour reading paint can labels in the store, I missed the part where it has to be baked at 200F for 1 hour for the paint to cure properly .