01-08-2015, 07:54 PM
Today's UPS delivery:
![[Image: IMG_20150108_185044216_HDR_zps8h0yc4p0.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/kenm10759/Dads%20shop/IMG_20150108_185044216_HDR_zps8h0yc4p0.jpg)
It's a new Prototype (brand) "Paradur Eco Plus AEP2256302-UNC3/4" which means it's HSS-E (5% cobalt) PM (particle metal), THL (technical hard lube) coated 3/4-10UNC 2B spiral 4 flute semi-bottoming tap for steels, stainless steels, cast irons and non-ferrous metals. A very high-performance, long life tool that lists for a whopping $142.00US.
With an eBay "Buy It Now" price of $45 (with free shipping), I just couldn't resist.
I'm going to test it soon by drilling a Ø 21/32" x 1.25" deep hole in some 1018 steel and see if my Alliant milling machine has enough torque to power tap with it.
![[Image: IMG_20150108_185027465_zpsb1lcpb5g.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/kenm10759/Dads%20shop/IMG_20150108_185027465_zpsb1lcpb5g.jpg)
It's a new Prototype (brand) "Paradur Eco Plus AEP2256302-UNC3/4" which means it's HSS-E (5% cobalt) PM (particle metal), THL (technical hard lube) coated 3/4-10UNC 2B spiral 4 flute semi-bottoming tap for steels, stainless steels, cast irons and non-ferrous metals. A very high-performance, long life tool that lists for a whopping $142.00US.
With an eBay "Buy It Now" price of $45 (with free shipping), I just couldn't resist.
I'm going to test it soon by drilling a Ø 21/32" x 1.25" deep hole in some 1018 steel and see if my Alliant milling machine has enough torque to power tap with it.