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| Baldrocker:
The easiest repurpose El cheapo drill press to tapping machine. 36v dc geared motor, toroid transformer, 600v bridge rectifer. Belt set slightly loose to avoid snapping taps, on/off, forward/reverse switches, and Bobs your uncle. |
| Brass_Machine:
Very cool. Are you using a tapping head for that? Eric |
| Baldrocker:
Eric Have'nt got that far yet just using the original chuck. Not too sure how to make a proper tapping head. Must admit ita a pita (that was a genuine typo but it looks good so I'll leave it) trying to get the chuck tight enough. br |
| 75Plus:
--- Quote from: Baldrocker on June 15, 2010, 08:07:17 PM ---Eric Have'nt got that far yet just using the original chuck. Not too sure how to make a proper tapping head. Must admit ita a pita (that was a genuine typo but it looks good so I'll leave it) trying to get the chuck tight enough. br --- End quote --- Have you considered chucking a tee handled tap wrench, minus the handle, in the drill chuck similar to the way you use a pin vise? That way you would not have to re-tighten the chuck each time you used a tap. Joe |
| Baldrocker:
Joe I'll give that a go, have to turn down the handle part to fit the drill chuck but I cant see why it wont work. br |
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