been given a load of galtona taps but the problem is they arnt metric, are these a decent brand? they are from my step dads shed and have 0 use to me so wont waste space keeping them, if they are junk ill chuck them, but if they are decent ill try and sell them and pass the money to my step dad
galtona taps - BSW
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Are they high speed steel (HSS)?
Made in USA or other (Germany, etc.)
There's also a cool new tool called the google.
Made in USA or other (Germany, etc.)
There's also a cool new tool called the google.
Maybe give them or sell them to someone who restores old Whitworth things… even if they are not worth much, they could still help someone out.
Do you know anyone into old motorcycles, cars or machines from the Whitworth era?
I would not just throw them away.
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Yep google works wonders, but all im getting is a load of places that seems to sell them, not so much any forums were there seems to be any feedback.
neophyte
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From the website, it sounds like Galtona my be British made, or at least they have a UK manufacturing facility.
Whitworth and BS are specialty taps nowadays, but if you need them, you usually really need them.
You might get interest on eBay.
1/2”-12 Whitworth threads are routinely used on Asian machinery, since “13” is considered unlucky.
Whitworth and BS are specialty taps nowadays, but if you need them, you usually really need them.
You might get interest on eBay.
1/2”-12 Whitworth threads are routinely used on Asian machinery, since “13” is considered unlucky.
Dave455
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Yes, Galtona are decent taps. Certainly not junk.
Not metric? Not a problem! If you needed a BSW tap, for example, a new one will cost more than metric.
HSS or carbon steel? Not an issue either.
Some folks will have had bad experiences with carbon steel taps, but generally their only experience will have been with the poor quality Chinese or older Taiwanese tools. The problem there is “poor quality” not carbon steel as such!
Good quality British made carbon steel taps are a delight to use.
If you have a reasonable quantity, and they’re obviously in good shape, selling online is an option.
Can you post some pics so we can see what we’re dealing with?
Not metric? Not a problem! If you needed a BSW tap, for example, a new one will cost more than metric.
HSS or carbon steel? Not an issue either.
Some folks will have had bad experiences with carbon steel taps, but generally their only experience will have been with the poor quality Chinese or older Taiwanese tools. The problem there is “poor quality” not carbon steel as such!
Good quality British made carbon steel taps are a delight to use.
If you have a reasonable quantity, and they’re obviously in good shape, selling online is an option.
Can you post some pics so we can see what we’re dealing with?
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alfadan
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When searching for actual information, not sales sites, I put "+forum" at the end of the search terms.
Lassen Forge
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I could use a good set of BSW taps... somehow mine got left behind when I moved... damnit.
ok so the plastic tubs they came in says tenbury wells england. and they are hss
most are unused by the looks of them, ill get pics later, looks some some are bottoming taps aswell
i did also get a load of drill bits for my self, hilti and dormer of all sizes , that was a nice win
most are unused by the looks of them, ill get pics later, looks some some are bottoming taps aswell
i did also get a load of drill bits for my self, hilti and dormer of all sizes , that was a nice win
dutchgray
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In the UK there are loads of good Whitworth taps available used, generally pretty cheaply, look on Ebay for an idea on pricing.
I have most sizes in whit to 1 1/2" or so, plus almost as much in BSF, but don't have complet 3 tap sets, plus some BA.
Even so I would be potentially interested if they are in very good condition, I use whit all the time working on old machinery.
I have most sizes in whit to 1 1/2" or so, plus almost as much in BSF, but don't have complet 3 tap sets, plus some BA.
Even so I would be potentially interested if they are in very good condition, I use whit all the time working on old machinery.
Dave455
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That was where Galtona Richard Lloyd, the maker, were based.ok so the plastic tubs they came in says tenbury wells england. and they are hss
most are unused by the looks of them, ill get pics later, looks some some are bottoming taps aswell
i did also get a load of drill bits for my self, hilti and dormer of all sizes , that was a nice win
If they are unused they will be easy to sell.
Personally, I’d never sell decent quality taps, especially in new condition. They take no space to store and you will never replace them for the price you get. But then I use BSW taps on a regular basis.
alfadan
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I think they come in useful for some hydraulic fittings too.
it would be a shame to toss them out .
Dave455
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All good taps by the looks of them.
The ones marked BSW are British Standard Whitworth. Once very common, less so now, but still used where you need a coarse thread (e.g, threading into cast iron) as metric “coarse” threads are much finer.
BSPF is British Standard Pipe Fitting, and was a short lived alternative name for BSPP (British Standard Pipe - Parallel). Worldwide, probably the most common pipe thread. While the BSW are obsolescent, BSP is an ISO standard.
The ones marked BSW are British Standard Whitworth. Once very common, less so now, but still used where you need a coarse thread (e.g, threading into cast iron) as metric “coarse” threads are much finer.
BSPF is British Standard Pipe Fitting, and was a short lived alternative name for BSPP (British Standard Pipe - Parallel). Worldwide, probably the most common pipe thread. While the BSW are obsolescent, BSP is an ISO standard.
dutchgray
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Dave beat me to that reply.
Good taps there, definitely worth selling and not chucking in the bin.
Good taps there, definitely worth selling and not chucking in the bin.
neophyte
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It seems reasonable.
The cost cost of a single three piece tap set from Galtona is the same or higher, and someone looking for one or two of the sizes would probably be interested in a lot just to get those sizes.
dutchgray
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£25 would be a fair price for a job lot, if I saw them I would probably buy them for that.
Used tooling is usually much less than new cost
Used tooling is usually much less than new cost