Tapping Machines

[TOOLMASTER]

I to am glad they slip in the chuck. Else I would break them. If they slip I go the rest of the way by hand. I usually have to remove a tap at least once to clear chips so there is room for more. That is usually what causes my taps to stall.

yup...nice clutch action.;-)

on some of my bigger taps i have welded a blob on the side to keep them from spinning in a chuck

 

[Smithdoor]

Use a ball bearing chuck this will hold bigger taps from turning in chuck
But if spins may need a new tap if keep going it will break in the part.
It is pain in the back side to remove the broken tap.

Dave

yup...nice clutch action.;-)

on some of my bigger taps i have welded a blob on the side to keep them from spinning in a chuck

 

[dlane]

I made a tap block similar to this one for hand taping , it gets them going straight
https://www.biggatortools.com

Guess the link didn't work

 

[planeflyer21]

Found them, try this one: https://www.biggatortools.com

 

[royesses]

This Shars tap guide uses collets:
http://www.shars.com/self-aligning-tap-reamer-holder-1
I purchased one on thier Ebay store for $18 last week. I haven't used it yet. very heavy duty.

 

[Bill Gruby]

If you can find one, these are great for straight tapped holes. I still need to get this one cleaned up. LOL

"Billy G"

 

[wawoodman]

Bill, that's a monster! And few and far between, IME.