Model Engine Maker
Help! => Tooling Review => Topic started by: Reggleston on April 25, 2018, 06:41:21 PM
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Just completed a mini tapper from internet plans. Works great for #2 and under sized taps, allows the feel of tapping and greatly reduces tap breakage. Was a fun project to build as well. I am a tooling freak among other claims to infamy. Base size is 6x6 inches 1/2inch CRS procured from my local metal monger. Print called for a 3/4 inch thick piece of aluminum but i am a firm believer of using materials available to complete the project. Just a frugal quirk I guess.
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A man after my own heart.... a faucet handle crank!!! :ThumbsUp:
Pete
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Yes Pete you have discovered my handle secret, pack of two available from Ace Hdw for the princely sum of $2.49, easy machining aluminum. It's amazing what you can find to adapt to home shop use.
Bob
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Nice,
I am going to have to make one of these since I broke off a tap flush with the surface on one of Elmer's designed engines.
George
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Not only functional, but cute as well. Nice project
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Bill
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Not to hijack this thread but as a complementary picture, I offer this hint. A faucet tap handle is better than the dinky ones that always seem to never tighten enough.