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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.
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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.
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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.
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