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The Craftmans Shop => New from Old => Topic started by: Baldrocker on June 14, 2010, 09:55:49 PM

Title: A favourite conversion
Post by: Baldrocker on June 14, 2010, 09:55:49 PM

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.

Title: Re: A favourite conversion
Post by: Brass_Machine on June 15, 2010, 01:09:59 PM

Very cool. Are you using a tapping head for that?

Eric

Title: Re: A favourite conversion
Post by: 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

Title: Re: A favourite conversion
Post by: 75Plus on June 16, 2010, 07:41:55 PM

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

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

Title: Re: A favourite conversion
Post by: Baldrocker on June 16, 2010, 10:12:34 PM

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