stuckinohio
Member
So, I have a m7 x .75 tap which does not have an indent on the end for use with a tap guide.
I know I can use a tap handle that has one, but I swear that when I use mine, it seems that it does not turn perfectly straight. Seems to have an elongated lope for lack of a better word. Even with the spring loaded tap guide in the indent.
I have ditched the tap handle for all the rest of the taps I use and simply put the tap guide in the chuck and the tap in the tube and turn with a wrench, which works perfectly.
I thought the non pointy end of the tap guide was for use with this, but the tap won't stay seated. I ended up using the back side of the tap guide (side with the threaded insert to hold the spring in) to center the tap and I got by, but seems like there must be a better way!
I know I can use a tap handle that has one, but I swear that when I use mine, it seems that it does not turn perfectly straight. Seems to have an elongated lope for lack of a better word. Even with the spring loaded tap guide in the indent.
I have ditched the tap handle for all the rest of the taps I use and simply put the tap guide in the chuck and the tap in the tube and turn with a wrench, which works perfectly.
I thought the non pointy end of the tap guide was for use with this, but the tap won't stay seated. I ended up using the back side of the tap guide (side with the threaded insert to hold the spring in) to center the tap and I got by, but seems like there must be a better way!