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.

fred on Dewalt Launched New Drilling Accessories: “Keo is another brand with which I’ve had good experience.”
KokoTheTalkingApe on Dewalt Launched New Drilling Accessories: “Just so people know, these are 90 deg countersinks, which are good for chamfering holes but won’t fit standard screw…”
KokoTheTalkingApe on Dewalt Launched New Drilling Accessories: “I was going to say something like that. The angle at the edge of a zero-flute must be pretty darn…”
fred on Dewalt Launched New Drilling Accessories: “Or that oval head machine screws may fit better with a 100deg. countersunk hole. We also used 60deg countersinks for…”
Stuart on More Beta Tool Cabinet Drama: “Regarding flat file cabinets, I did have Ikea Alex cabinets due to the price point, and while decent for the…”
Matt_T on Dewalt Launched New Drilling Accessories: “They sure look like rebranded Irwin Hansens right down to the undercut on the body. Irwin 1877793 appears to be…”