Operating instructs for a reversable tapping head.

[Frank Niro]

I certainly would appreciate a lead into anything that might help me with this. Thanks. Frank.

 

[InSpectre Gadget]

What do you need to know? Are you tapping by hand or on a drill press with a floating mount?

 

[AVigil]

Maybe this will help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTDwLFyT4lQ

 

[12345678910]

I think the instructions that Brian Felh typed out on KD were pretty good.

http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?33839-Tapmatic-questions&p=265073#post265073

 

[Frank Niro]

Thanks AVigil that was a great learning experience right there !!! Count Les George came in with a real helper. If anyone has something to add or suggest, please do. Inpectre it's an automated tool. Frank

 

[12345678910]

Start practising on scrap with a fairly large tap like a number eight

 

[Kevin Wilkins]

Most companies who make tapping heads will send you the instructions if you ask or even have them to download on their websites.

 

[InSpectre Gadget]

Inpectre it's an automated tool.

I think the guys who understood the OP got it covered, but it's pretty simple: Lube and press. Those floating mounts are (only thing I've ever heard them called) are awesome for tapping. I did about 500 parts with one when I was in a machine shop. Never broke, only dulled.

Good luck, brother!

-G