teach me about taps

[jayemm]

I think the OP needs to invest in a complete machine shop in order to tap these holes.

 

[niget2002]

I think the OP needs to invest in a complete machine shop in order to tap these holes.

I have the mill. Just missing the lathe and bandsaw.

 

[teagueo]

I think the OP needs to invest in a complete machine shop in order to tap these holes.

Nah, just a Brother Speedio and a threadmill...

 

[ricleh]

Possibly want to make yourself a nurled thumb wheel to drive these tiny taps with over using a tap wrench, even one as nice as those Starrett's.

Some holders I made for small taps. 2 knurled aluminum holders and 2 knurled holders with depth stops. Bottom row in between the small drill chucks for my lathe.

 

[niget2002]

Some holders I made for small taps. 2 knurled aluminum holders and 2 knurled holders with depth stops. Bottom row in between the small drill chucks for my lathe.

Nice!

 

[dutchgray]

I think the OP needs to invest in a complete machine shop in order to tap these holes.

It's the GJ way.

 

[AEAdam]

Haas has a good video about taps. Although much of the info is related to use in a CNC, there's a lot of explanations on tap types.

Good video. I learned a few things I didn’t know about taps.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I buy YAMAWA.
YAMAWA has been working on Threading Tools for 100 years. After using these taps and dies, I will not likely go back.

 

[AEAdam]

I think the OP needs to invest in a complete machine shop in order to tap these holes.

I agree. And many many more Starrett products.

 

[niget2002]

Thanks for all the help. I had successful tappage.