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12-26-2006, 10:21 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA
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| Wheres the "bang for the buck" tapping sets
Where to get a good, cheap tapping set? I want 4-40 6-32, id like to have a nice little set, also do you just put them on your drill? Thanks! |
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12-27-2006, 09:12 AM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Easthampton
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towerhobbies has a set that does small metric and small SAE threads, and it also includes the correct size drills. You never put a tap into a drill it will break super quick. you have to use a tap handle and use the 1/4 turn rule. turn it a quarter turn forward then turn it back 1/4 turn, failure to do this will result in broken taps. or you can look at a local hardware store. i use the set form snap-on that will do 4-40 to 1/2" and 3mm- like 15mm, but that was $300 heres the tower ones standard taps http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXK370&P=ML and heres the metric set http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXK370&P=ML |
12-27-2006, 09:55 AM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: st. louis
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Harbor Freight -> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45766 60pc set $20 + ship * Thread size, coarse: SAE 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 12-24, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 7/16"-14, & 1/2"-13 ; Metric 3-0.5, 4-0.7, 5-0.8, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1.25, 9-1.25, 10-1.5, 12-1.75 * Thread size, fine: SAE 10-32, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-20, & 1/2"-20; metric 10-1 * Handles: adjustable tap wrench handle, die handle, T-handle tap wrench, 1/8" NPT pipe tap, screwdriver * Pitch gauges: two * Heat treated carbon steel |
12-27-2006, 10:21 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell.
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I have this one from harbor freight http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=39391 And will be getting the metric equivalent today or tomorrow. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=39384 They work pretty good and if you break one take the whole thing back for a new one. I've only broke it once and I've done literally hundreds if not thosands of taps with it. I'd suggest doing it by hand at first. But you can use a drill, But its how I broke my first one. Didn't stop and back out when I should have. Also get some cutting oil it helps a bunch. |
12-27-2006, 07:06 PM | #5 | |
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12-27-2006, 07:13 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA
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Well, I didnt mean cheap cheap.
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12-27-2006, 07:17 PM | #7 | |
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12-27-2006, 08:02 PM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: st. louis
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nothing wrong with the harbor freight stuff, I use it for rc stuff all the time. beats 100+ for nice set.
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12-28-2006, 12:23 AM | #9 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RedRock near BedRock
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This place has a all kinds of taps,just type taps in the search. Plus a whole bunch of other stuff! http://www.mcmaster.com/ |
12-28-2006, 02:12 AM | #10 | |
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I have to say , those are pretty nice combo sets, and look quality also. I just went to local Ace Hardware Store ( the LHS ) and picked up the ones I need in the Hanson brand ( think quality ) like 6-32 , #3 machine , and I think a #6 or somthing like that. If you already have a drill bit set that's all you need, but if you want matching bits for the taps, I'd say that Great Planes set is perfect. | |
12-28-2006, 02:16 AM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA
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K thanks, I was looking at those earlier before I posted this I am going to start practicing welding 3/16 solid rod into stuff!
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12-28-2006, 09:10 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell.
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As far as the HF's being cheap. I broke one then went to my screw place (Tacoma Screws) and picked up a new one. First shot out it broke. So I think it really hit or miss with most products. Just something to think about. |
12-28-2006, 01:33 PM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oran, MO
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Try the vermont american line. Lowes used to carry them, but I couldn't find them the last trip I made. They have a limited lifetime warranty that actually works.
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01-04-2007, 12:26 PM | #14 |
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i got mine from harbor freight. and dont drill the taps or dies. when you tap or die you start a tread and back off. in other words, tap about three full turns and go through the thread to make shure that you dont make a messy thread. also you can use a drill but if you do that the tap will break. these taps and dies are soo strong they can becme very brittle. you can drop them and they can break. the reason to be so strong is so you dont have to sharpen the taps and dies. oh ya btw the taps and dies are made a tamperd steel
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