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Lookit what I found in the bottom of my toolbox drawer. It is a JSN-12 tapping head capable of M5 (3/16) to M12 (1/2) taps.
When I purchased my mill and lathe about 10 years ago, for the first year or so there was a blizzard of accessories arriving weekly. I remember buying this, but I don't remember it costing as much as it does.
It arrived with no instructions and I couldn't figure out how it worked. I think I put it aside to ponder another time, and it got forgotten. I dug it out last night and searched the Googles and found some for sale and finally some data sheets and a couple of uTube vids on how it works.
It came with both a MT 2 and 4 x J6 chuck tapers. Last night I ordered a J6 x R8 for my mill and a J6 x 5/8" straight shank so I can use it on my drill press without having to remove the chuck and taper.
Have any of you ever used one of these? What do you think of them? Any tips?
When I purchased my mill and lathe about 10 years ago, for the first year or so there was a blizzard of accessories arriving weekly. I remember buying this, but I don't remember it costing as much as it does.
It arrived with no instructions and I couldn't figure out how it worked. I think I put it aside to ponder another time, and it got forgotten. I dug it out last night and searched the Googles and found some for sale and finally some data sheets and a couple of uTube vids on how it works.
It came with both a MT 2 and 4 x J6 chuck tapers. Last night I ordered a J6 x R8 for my mill and a J6 x 5/8" straight shank so I can use it on my drill press without having to remove the chuck and taper.
Have any of you ever used one of these? What do you think of them? Any tips?