Tailstock Tap & Die Holder

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(10-17-2013, 05:27 AM)EdK Wrote: Walter,

I'm assuming instead of "The big plus with this system is that it comes with two die holders that hold from #0 to 1/2" taps." you actually meant "The big plus with this system is that it comes with two tap holders that hold from #0 to 1/2" taps."

By the way, nice review.

I've got one of those tailstock die holders on my project list.

Ed

Yup that is what I meant to say. LOL

I know that as machinsts we are supposed to make all our own stuff, LOL. Sometimes it is easier not to try to re-invent the wheel when somebody like Neil is out there making the same thing and has already worked out the kinks in the systems for you.

The other tap holder that I have that should have been in the review was the
Machine Hand-Tap guide purchased from KBC Tools. Price about $25.00

see http://www.kbctools.com page 133 bottom centre.

This holder has a 3/8" diameter steel guide shaft which is free to rotate in the handle, but captive, so it will chuck up in a drill chuck. The body is knurled aluminium. The tap holding jaws are adequate, but not as nice as the set that Neil uses for his tap holders.

This holder is handy for use in the drill press/mill and for quick small tapping jobs on the lathe when you do not want to change the drill chuck that is in the tailstock.

Walter