Leatherman1998
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Is there enough interest to get a group buy going for the Sharpie sized taps. At around 12 people, the price drops to about $40 to your door. To be clear, I can't run it but would love to buy one.
sharpi .450x26 tap buy
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duncsuss
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The Penguin
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I can run a group buy.
I'll call Tapco on Monday and get the particulars.
I'll call Tapco on Monday and get the particulars.
duncsuss
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If it helps ... here are the Tapco part numbers that Jackie gave me, they were unchanged from previous orders so I think they will still be correct.
[FONT="]P/N 28007 is .450-26 HS with specials minor diamter .4148 4flute plug tap[/FONT]
[FONT="]P/N 37107 is the same only as a bottom chamfer
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The Penguin
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Got held up in meetings today, but did leave them a voicemail. They should call back tomorrow.
edstreet
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I might be interested.
The Penguin
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OK - here's the info:
P/N 28007 is .450-26 HS with specials minor diamter .4148 4 flute PLUG tap
Prices:
12-23 quantity: $34.85 each
24 + quantity: $29.28 each
P/N 37107 is .450-26 HS with specials minor diamter .4148 4 flute BOTTOM tap
12-23 quantity: $34.85 each
24 + quantity: $29.28 each
please indicate your willingness to participate in a group buy by responding to this thread with "PLUG" "BOTTOM" OR "BOTH". The goal would be to purchase at the "24+" price.
P/N 28007 is .450-26 HS with specials minor diamter .4148 4 flute PLUG tap
Prices:
12-23 quantity: $34.85 each
24 + quantity: $29.28 each
P/N 37107 is .450-26 HS with specials minor diamter .4148 4 flute BOTTOM tap
12-23 quantity: $34.85 each
24 + quantity: $29.28 each
please indicate your willingness to participate in a group buy by responding to this thread with "PLUG" "BOTTOM" OR "BOTH". The goal would be to purchase at the "24+" price.
Leatherman1998
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Correct me if I am wrong but all that would be needed for this pen would be a plug not a bottoming tap right?
Curly
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You are not wrong. However if you are like me and don't think that translucent or transparent pens look good with threads that run past what is needed, you'll want a bottom tap too. You start with the plug tap and switch to the bottom to end the threads cleanly, just past what you need to seat the Sharpie. Not an issue if you're using a solid material.
Edward Cypher
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I would be in for both
Leatherman1998
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Ah thanks,
Penguin can the types be combined? 6 taper and 6 plug, I would kinda be surprised but it might be a possibility.
I am interested.+1 both.
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Mark68
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Both please.
Leatherman1998
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So do we have enough and how much would it be per person?
im in for both
The Penguin
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I count about 12 taps requested so far in this thread - some commitments don't seem very firm.
for example - leatherman has expressed interest, but failed to say if he's in, and if he wants one or both taps.
It looks like sufficient interest is there - so I'll call Jackie again tomorrow to see if we order 6 plug and 6 taper - if they'll still make the run since there is a MOQ of 12.
for example - leatherman has expressed interest, but failed to say if he's in, and if he wants one or both taps.
It looks like sufficient interest is there - so I'll call Jackie again tomorrow to see if we order 6 plug and 6 taper - if they'll still make the run since there is a MOQ of 12.
edstreet
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They will be able to do that. The style is done after the fact and easy to change. Also you can have your taper tap reground into a bottom tap at a later time if you wish.
I was one of those on the fence but I would like one of each, depending on the price to mind you. I would also like mine Ti treated, or I can have it done after I receive the order. If memory serves it is $9 per unit to Ti treat.
I was one of those on the fence but I would like one of each, depending on the price to mind you. I would also like mine Ti treated, or I can have it done after I receive the order. If memory serves it is $9 per unit to Ti treat.
Curly
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I'll sign up for one plug tap to be donated as a bash prize. Would you be willing to hold it until then and forward it to the winner?
The Penguin
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sure, I can do that
The Penguin
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Yes - they can do a mixed order of taper/plug taps. As long as we get the combined MOQ, we get that price level.
so 6 plug taps and 6 taper taps = 12, and they would be $34.85 each
shipping from Tapco to me would be split among each participant, so figure $2.50 for that. Shipping from me to each participant, if I use a SFRB, figure $5.85. I could use padded envelopes, but I'm not sure I trust that for shipping taps.
Ti treatment is available at a cost of "about" $9 per tap
edstreet
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So very close to $100 for two taps, one plug and one bottom, both TIN treated, with shipping both ways.
That's my order.
That's my order.
The Penguin
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Later today I'll get the actual group buy thread typed up and approved by Monty/Mannie