It is time for me to make a tail stock tap and die holder. I have 1" hex dies and would like to use a 1" socket to hold them.
Something like this:
In this example the person used the bottom of the socket. I am inclined to use the top portion of the socket.
I would like some advice from people who have good and bad experience machining sockets.
- Are some sockets easier to machine than others?
- I am hoping to chuck up the socket and using my cut off tool to part off the top 1/4". Is this likely to work, or should I be looking into other ways of cutting the socket?
- Will I be able to use my HSS taps to cut threads in the side for a set screw?
- I hope to press fit the socket into a 6061 holder using some locktite for insurance. Is this likely to work, or is there a better plan?