Two additions to my shop tooling.

[ml_woy]

(08-20-2013, 10:37 AM)TomG Wrote: I would try a different tap, just because it's a good USA tap doesn't mean that it's right. Like Steve says, on a through hole like that you should be able to power tap it with no trouble, regardless of the steel.

Tom

Tom,

I have never tried power taping, could you tell a little more about it. I have a tap wrench which has an adapter to put in the tail stock of the lathe, or collet of my mill that I am using to support the tap. Do I just support the tap wrench, keep it from turning with one hand, while feeding the tailstock as the tap advances, and then just turn on the lathe and let it feed?

Will the tap clear itself of chips, I am tapping a 1.00" deep hole.