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Help! => Tooling Review => Topic started by: Reggleston on April 25, 2018, 06:41:21 PM

Title: Mini Tapper
Post by: Reggleston on April 25, 2018, 06:41:21 PM
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.
Title: Re: Mini Tapper
Post by: 10KPete on April 25, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
A man after my own heart.... a faucet handle crank!!!    :ThumbsUp:

Pete
Title: Re: Mini Tapper
Post by: Reggleston on April 25, 2018, 07:33:44 PM
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
Title: Re: Mini Tapper
Post by: wla421 on June 02, 2018, 06:38:04 AM
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
Title: Re: Mini Tapper
Post by: b.lindsey on June 02, 2018, 03:28:41 PM
Not only functional, but cute as well. Nice project
!!

Bill
Title: Re: Mini Tapper
Post by: mcostello on June 02, 2018, 11:08:24 PM
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.
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