Greenfield Tap Handle Jaw Replacement

[flatfender53]

Hello all,

I recently acquired a GTD number 7 tap handle. Trying to adjust the jaws to close on a tap is quite difficult, so I took it apart to see what the issue is. It looks like the threads on the moving jaw, which are left hand, are somewhat rounded over. I would like to replace the jaws or get a tap and die set to repair the threads. I used my thread pitch gauge and it looks like they are a 7/16-18 LH thread. (defeated sigh) I quadruple checked, its not 7/16-14 or 20.

Do any of you fine folks know where a fella can get either replacement jaws for a GTD #7 or, a set of 7/16-18 LH tap and die? If these two options are not available, do any of you have any suggestions on how to clean up gakked threads without a die?

Thanks for your wisdom in advance.

 

[NC Rick]

An 18 tpi thread file maybe. Otherwise, get someone to chase the thread on a lathe. You must like the tap handle!

 

[MattT]

Sounds like it might be BSF. Pitch is right and it will look rounded compared to a US thread. Personally I'd try working it with a little fine lapping compound unless the thread is really tight or obviously damaged.

 

[bob15]

Did you try contacting Greenfield?

http://www.gfii.com/content/about.asp

 

[Milton Shaw]

Get the Lisle tap socket set and eliminate all your problems and make them all easier to use. The $20 set fits all taps up to 1/2 13 and let you use 1/4 or 3/8 extensions and ratchets on them. Win Win situation.