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Thanks for "volunteering" me to test those Taps Ed I"ll see what I can do...

(10-04-2012, 12:17 PM)Arbalest Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks for "volunteering" me to test those Taps Ed I"ll see what I can do...

Don't forget the pictures.

Ed

I've now bought some serial taps but as it's going down to minus 6 tonight I expect I won't be going into the workshop anytime soon. Review when it warms up a bit!

You gotta get a nice little stove in that shop !!

(12-11-2012, 02:06 PM)Arbalest Wrote: [ -> ]I've now bought some serial taps but as it's going down to minus 6 tonight I expect I won't be going into the workshop anytime soon. Review when it warms up a bit!

Wow, it's +6 here in NS,Ca. I guess "global warming " hasn't hit the UK.

Just checked here Steve, -12c .

80.6 F here today (27 C) and raining. I hate it when we have wet cold days.

I'm just the same hate the cold, cloudy and cool here also 24C (75F)

DaveH

With all the cold Canadians endure, we don't spend much on things like deodorants! Lol

I had a chance to try the M8 serial taps today and I can't say I'm convinced yet. The number 1 tap went in really well. As it does'nt remove much material it took much less effort and it centred into the prepared hole much better than a normal tap. The number 2 tap does'nt have enough of a lead ground on it IMO so took a lot more force and I was worried it may even cross thread. Ditto the number 3 tap but less so. Overall I must say I'm a bit disappointed but I'll see how I get on with some of the other sizes. If I had a tool and cutter grinder I'd maybe regrind the lead on the number 2 tap and try it again.