taps

I Thought I Needed a Hand Tapping Machine

Sep 11, 2025 Stuart 21 Comments

I gave this a try.

Machinist Tools

Ooh, an Irwin Hanson 117pc Tap and Die Set!

Feb 21, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

A new tap and die set showed up at my door!

Dewalt Tap Drill Bits

Jun 8, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has come out with Impact Ready tap drills, which drill, tap, and countersink holes in one operation.

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