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Tapping a lot of holes

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Darren:
John Bogsy,

Could you put a picture on showing your tapping stand please?
I'm using the mill to tap as it's more reliable than "my" hand tapping. Not under power but just to keep the tap square.

But, with these small taps it's not sensitive enough, too much resistance in the machine and a constant upwards pull. I could try slipping a belt off to help.
I do however have 3 pillar drills, one could be converted, the smallest. Just a bit hesitant to pull a perfectly good drill apart.

I suppose if the cause warrents then so-be-it.... :dremel:

bogstandard:
Darren,

I thought there should be a load of pics in my steam engine book.

Someone has already done what you are talking about over on HMEM

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=3411.0

What a monstrosity. For the time and effort, he should have bought one. That is like the proverbial sledgehammer and nut. No 'feel' at all. In fact I think mine is a little on the heavy side, but as luck would have it, I have never broken a tap while using it.

When cutting fine threads, you do it with your fingertips not with a clenched white knuckle fist.

If you still can't see my stand, I will do a tiny topic with a bit of advice as well.

John

Darren:
Ah, ok thanks,  :thumbup:

I've only printed the appendix, need some more paper for the rest.

Thanks for the link, good inspiration as I've got another tool that's junk, that might be more suitable and lighter.
I'll have a look at it later... :ddb: :ddb:

usn ret:
Eric,  how are you making out with the massive tapping project???? :bang:

Cliff :beer:

Brass_Machine:

--- Quote from: usn ret on April 26, 2009, 02:08:14 AM ---Eric,  how are you making out with the massive tapping project???? :bang:

Cliff :beer:

--- End quote ---

Not yet Cliff. I still have to finish the design of the parts. It probably isn't going to happen for a few months yet. I was trying to prepare myself in case I had to buy a tapping head for the mill.

Eric

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