threading & taps

[avbill]

If I use a Bock feed for my pens There is a distance between the treads and the end approx 3/4"


I now thinking out loud. There could be 2 ways to do thetaping.

1. Would you drill the hole for the size of the tap; and then tap the threads; OR

2. Would you over size the first part of the hole to 5/8" and then tap the remaining hole with the 6.4 x .6 tap.

Which is the stronger subpart for the feed?


thanks

bill

 

[lorbay]

You might want to check this out as it has to do with what you are asking.
http://content.penturners.org/library/pens/fountainpensection.pdf
Lin.

 

[Texatdurango]

Bill, I agree with Lin, the tutorial he mentioned has some very specific steps to follow in drilling the section for feed housing threads and clearances, in my opinion it's worth a read.

 

[thewishman]

Bill, I agree with Lin, the tutorial he mentioned has some very specific steps to follow in drilling the section for feed housing threads and clearances, in my opinion it's worth a read.

I agree. The author can be a bit of a pot-stirrer, but does create some good articles.

 

[joefyffe]

Chris: You be nice to George, now!! :biggrin: It all depends on what size the "POT" is!!! :biggrin: Besides! I respect that in a man!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[alphageek]

Bill, I agree with Lin, the tutorial he mentioned has some very specific steps to follow in drilling the section for feed housing threads and clearances, in my opinion it's worth a read.

LOL... George - I think that as close as I ever seen to someone talking about yourself in the third person without actually saying it! :hypnotized: