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The Niles mandrel/tap with one flute is tough to use. Is there a 4 or at least 2 flute tap to use. What is the thread on her stoppers. Thank you.
Her stoppers are 3/8X16.
I know that there are a lot of 4 flute taps available.
Her stoppers are 3/8X16.
I know that there are a lot of 4 flute taps available.
3/8-16 is very common. Get it at any hardware store.
3/8-16 is very common. Get it at any hardware store.
Where did you order from?
I ordered a handle but most likely will mount the bit in the tailstocks Jacob chuck to thread and crank by hand...no power when threading.Where did you order from?
I will experiment... If everything works out properly I will start a "new thread"... I mean follow up on this thread. Or let you know how the thread threaded......... someone please pull the plug hereLet's see how it'll "turn out"( my favorite penmaking pun, I like you tap tap too!)
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An easy way to check the thread count and size, for "standard" items, is to gently try to screw on a nut of known count and size. They won't identify size, but thread gauges are common and useful.
A workable tap can be made by filing notches at the bottom of a bolt. Just FYI.
I did not see on the box the pre drill size, often it is found on the tap itself,]
But be sure to allow it to completely dry, or you will be turning the blank off of the tap and then soaking it in acetone to get everything off of it.
Are you saying be patient/follow instructions? A few times I used CA for a finish. Did not wait long enough for the next coat. Had to
re-sand and start over. Rush jobs definitely take longer.
Are you saying be patient/follow instructions? A few times I used CA for a finish. Did not wait long enough for the next coat. Had to
re-sand and start over. Rush jobs definitely take longer.
Do it right, or do it over.
Profound words that apply in all aspects of life.
But be sure to allow it to completely dry, or you will be turning the blank off of the tap and then soaking it in acetone to get everything off of it.
Are you saying be patient/follow instructions? A few times I used CA for a finish. Did not wait long enough for the next coat. Had to
re-sand and start over. Rush jobs definitely take longer.
I understand about patience and that has always been my best aspect. I need to post my favorite sign to remind..... do it right or do it again....and ... short cuts take longerBut be sure to allow it to completely dry, or you will be turning the blank off of the tap and then soaking it in acetone to get everything off of it.
Are you saying be patient/follow instructions? A few times I used CA for a finish. Did not wait long enough for the next coat. Had to
re-sand and start over. Rush jobs definitely take longer.
Yes, you cannot get in a hurry. What I do is drill a handful of blanks one day, do the CA and wait until the following day to tap. Tap then CA again and the next day I clean it up by running the tap through again. I always had enough other stuff going that the wait was used doing other things.