Super Size Tap Guide

[RJSakowski]

Old thread, I know. Did you harden the point against wear?

No, I didn't. Considering how few revolutions are made in tapping, I would have to tap a lot of holes to see any wear.

 

[kd4gij]

One of these could be used for a tap guide.

Automatic Center Punch with Brass Handle

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[kd4gij]

on the mill I chuck a 3/8" tap that has a point on the end and use a bungy cord to hold the quill down.

 

[ezduzit]

Most tap wrenches have a hole in the top. I simply chuck the correct numbered drill, shank down, in the drill press and lock the quill. The hole is deep enough that, by the time the tap handle disengages that hole, the tap direction is already well established and so the guide is no longer necessary.

Now I have an E-Z Tapper.

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-46537691064911/cedarberg-e-z-hand-tapper-3.gif