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I know y'all have a pile of broken taps just like I do. I have never seen anyone post about re-using these.
I just happened to have my makeshift tool post grinder set up on the lathe when I ran across a nice 3/8-24 tap I had broken the tip off.
I used a diamond wheel to carefully put a new taper on the broken end of the tap. I used about a 10 deg bevel and that seems right.
I decided to try some others:
Other than being short, these look like factory taps. I confess I have not tried them yet but I think they will work fine. Has anyone else done this or have a tip?
Robert
I just happened to have my makeshift tool post grinder set up on the lathe when I ran across a nice 3/8-24 tap I had broken the tip off.
I used a diamond wheel to carefully put a new taper on the broken end of the tap. I used about a 10 deg bevel and that seems right.
I decided to try some others:
Other than being short, these look like factory taps. I confess I have not tried them yet but I think they will work fine. Has anyone else done this or have a tip?
Robert
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