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