Tap and Die group buy (triple-start threads) - who's interested?

[turbowagon]

Well, it's been about 2 years since the last group buy and there seems to be some interest for another.

We'll likely go with the same specs used in the last two buys:

SPECIFICATIONS:
- M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple-start tap and die
- threading the same as the El Grande kit
- material of tools: M2 (HSS) steel
- ground thread and shank
- thread tolerances assumed: 6H
- Plug-style tap
- straight flute
- dies are circular, split, adjustable with 1" OD

Please post here if you are interested in purchasing. The price will probably be in the neighborhood of $200 for a tap and die set if we get enough interest.

Once enough interest is confirmed I will contact the tap manufacturer for a quote and coordinate the buy with Monty.

Thanks!

- Joe

EDIT: actually, looking through past threads, it seems Tapco may be a cheaper option than e-taps (the source of the original group buy), and the set may actually be in the neighborhood of $100. I'll report back when we get a quote from Tapco.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Joe you can toss us into the hat on this one.

 

[Russianwolf]

depends on how much money I have handy when you start taking orders for me. Right now, I'd say no, but my tax refund will change that soon. But you have to hit me before I spend it all again.

Gotta help the economy ya know. :wink:

 

[bbarter]

depending onn cost I would be in

 

[dgscott]

I'm in.
Doug

 

[hebertjo]

Thanks for organizing this Joe. I am very interested.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

I'm interested. Pricing is a factor.

 

[lwalden]

I'm in!

 

[apple320]

Tap and Die group buy (triple-start threads)

Count me in please

Chris

 

[cnirenberg]

Pricing will be the utilmate determining factor.

 

[Timebandit]

im in

 

[turbowagon]

Looks like < $50 for the tap if we go with Tapco. Waiting to hear back on the die.

 

[wizard]

I'm in! Doc

 

[EBorraga]

Count me in Joe.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

I'm in

 

[barrels]

I am interested

thank you for your efforts

 

[hewunch]

if it is in the $100 range I am in.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

The die should come in around $85 or so based on previous experiences with Tapco. I am surprised how much cheaper this looks compared to the one two years ago. That is of course if we get 24 people in on this.

 

[turbowagon]

Just got a quote back for a 1" OD round die at $49.00 each w/ the quantity discount.

So we're tentatively looking at about $100 plus shipping/fees for the set. Probably around $110 when all is said and done.

 

[soligen]

At that price, I think I'll have to be in too

 

[stolicky]

Just got a quote back for a 1" OD round die at $49.00 each w/ the quantity discount.

So we're tentatively looking at about $100 plus shipping/fees for the set. Probably around $110 when all is said and done.

At that price, I think I'll have to be in too

Me too.

 

[PTownSubbie]

At $110, I think I can do that also.....

How many do we need to get that price?

 

[turbowagon]

24 of each required for the max discount.

 

[Chatham PenWorks]

At that price, I'm in as well.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Just got a quote back for a 1" OD round die at $49.00 each w/ the quantity discount.

So we're tentatively looking at about $100 plus shipping/fees for the set. Probably around $110 when all is said and done.

Joe, just let us know when you start to collect the money for these.

 

[bitshird]

Joe, count me in.

 

[Sylvanite]

In the ~$100 price range, I'd be interested.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[studioso]

Please count me in.

 

[titan2]

I'm in if it's in the neighborhood of $100. Let us know when you need the money. My mad money only comes in once a month!!!!

Barney

 

[hebertjo]

I am in for that price.

 

[spnemo]

I'm in at $150 or less but not at $200+.

 

[Druid]

Count me in

 

[Quincy]

I am interested.

 

[cschimmel]

I am also interested, Thanks

 

[hilltopper46]

I'm interested.

 

[louisbry]

I would be interested.

 

[creativewriting]

Count me in! Let me know when the collector comes.

 

[turbowagon]

Looks like there's enough interest for the max discount.

Taking Skiprat's advice, I decided to go with a taper-style tap. The price is low enough where we could place a separate order in the future for a bottoming-tap if there was enough interest to complete the set.

To get an idea of shipping charges and any special tooling charges, I sent a request for total price quote for the following (I also inquired about a 3-flute option, which may make more sense for a triple-start tap to keep things symmetrical):

Can you please provide a total quote including shipping to zip code 03875 for the following parts:

(24 pieces) M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start taper tap, Standard Class 6H, 4 Flute
(24 pieces) M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start 1" OD Round adjustable die

Alternatively, do you have a 3 Flute option for the same tap? If so, please also provide a separate quote for:

(24 pieces) M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start taper tap, Standard Class 6H, 3 Flute
(24 pieces) M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start 1" OD Round adjustable die

Once I hear back with the total quote, I will contact Monty and set up an official group buy thread.

- Joe

 

[turbowagon]

Three-flute taps are available for the same price, but Skiprat recommends the four-flute version, so that's the one I've decided to go with.

So... here is the final pricing for a set:

Tap: $41.36
Die: $49.00
Tooling fee: $2.50
Paypal fee: $4.00
Shipping to me: $1.00
Shipping to you: $5.00 USA / $11.95 Canada / $13.95 Other countries
Insurance optional and extra
Express international w/ tracking optional and extra

Total: $102.86 USA / $109.81 Canada / $111.81 All other countries

Estimated time for manufacture: 2 - 3 weeks from when I place the order.


Final specs:

M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start taper tap, Standard Class 6H, 4 Flute
M12.0 x 0.8P x 2.4L triple start 1" OD Round split/adjustable die

I will be posting an official thread for the group buy within the next day or so.


Thanks!

- Joe

 

[tim self]

Interested to say the least, but as usual I'm broke.