Who need's a tapmatic anyway

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Hello All Awile back a fellow told me about using his electric screwdriver and a chuck that was made for it to tap liner's for screws I tryed it this morning and it work's out just fine I spun in 10 holes to threaded holes in about 2 min. using the 256 tap chucked up in my little screwdriver it also worked on 3/32 ats-34 went right through just fine no problem at all so that is my contribution for this week

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TbarK Custom Knives
http://vip.hpnc.com/~tbark Therefore I erge you brother's in view of God's Mercy to offer your body's as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship Romans 12-1
 
That sounds really easy. How big of a screwdriver/cordless drill did you use? I have a 9.6 volt dewalt. I'm guessing it would have to be set on the lower of the 2 speed settings. It has an adjustable clutch to, should that be set at the lowest to avoid tearing out?

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Fix it right the first time, use Baling Wire !
 
Tbark, what kind of cutting fluid do you use, or do you just dry tap em?? Thanks! Michael

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Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!
 
I normaly just use lite cutting oil like tap-magic
 
I posted that one several months ago.

I use a Skil Plus rechargeable screwdriver. It works great up to 4 x 40. For larger taps up to 10x32 I use a 9 volt rechargeable drill. For the really big taps I use a 19 volt drill. Taps last longer, especially the smaller ones and you don't break them as often.

I guess someone will ask - why don't you get a Tapmatic for the drill press? Just been doing it so long this way and if it's not broke, why fix it?

Mike, I use Winbro Tap Free, but I don't think you can buy it any longer.

 
Les halpern is the one who told me about it I just use a cheepo black and decker bottom of the barrel job it does fine for me

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TbarK Custom Knives
http://vip.hpnc.com/~tbark Therefore I erge you brother's in view of God's Mercy to offer your body's as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship Romans 12-1
 
I just Hold it in my hand ang get it fairly Streaght and away it goes I like doin it so much I tapped 3 xtra holes this morning hehehehehehe

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TbarK Custom Knives
http://vip.hpnc.com/~tbark Therefore I erge you brother's in view of God's Mercy to offer your body's as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship Romans 12-1
 
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