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  1. I will need to tap holes from m5 to m12 on my build in Ali and Steel... I was thinking of buying my first set of taps... What do people think of these ??

    http://www.toolbox.co.uk/draper-4089...ign=GoogleBase


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    That rachet is OK, I would also get a longer one of the same type, very useful, gets your paws out of the road!

    Peter

    Taps look to be OK, best to only get HSS
    Last edited by ptjw7uk; 18-11-2012 at 04:57 PM. Reason: added notes

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    how does a ratchet work when your tapping then? i was taught to do 180 turn, then twist back a little to free the swarf then do another 180... if your using a ratchet i presume u just keep winding in till your done

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeHarris View Post
    I will need to tap holes from m5 to m12 on my build in Ali and Steel... I was thinking of buying my first set of taps... What do people think of these ??

    Draper 40891 28 Piece Metric Tap And Hss Drill Set Part No: TDS-28 - Draper available at Toolbox
    I have that exact same set, I've found them to be very good.

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    A set like that would might be OK to start you off, but you're going to need to replace the ones you use/break most often.

    I bought a comprehensive boxed set from M3 to M14 & replace when needed from MSC Industrial Supply Co..

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    I've been using these taps.....
    HSS Tap Set M8 x 1.25 8mm | eBay

    ....and these drills
    1 x 8.0MM COBALT DRILL BITS 8MM DRILLS TOP QUALITY | eBay

    ...today. Got about 50 holes of M6 and M8 drilled and tapped in ali and steel and the tools are just beginning to dull.

  7. Thanks guys, now all I need to do is convince someone to fork out for christmas!!

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    Hi Wilfy
    The ratchet is most useful when cleaning up lots of threads in awkward places. Ypur right on the 180 backwards when cutting new threads. I find the ratchet is also useful for those very awkward places where a normal tap holder cannot go, not easy flipping the ratcket but needs must as they say!!
    peter

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    Morning Guys,

    Typically I just buy what I need size wise as and when I need them, normally I would back the tap off a quarter of a turn then do my 180, I think some people use a little lube when tapping, personally I don’t bother.

    As been said really I think the ratchet is most useful when doing your second and 3rd tap, not done any work with a bottoming tap to date so not sure a ratchet would make that job any easier.

    Can’t say I’ve ever broke any either, would suggest using the right size bore for the tap you want to use.

    .Me
    .Me

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