10-04-2012, 08:38 AM
Thanks for this thread. I'm finally beginning to understand the differences!
So, to go a little farther: I have a Tapmatic 30 that I've picked up along the way, but never used. Since it only handles 0 - 1/4", I can get the sizes I use without dropping a huge bundle. If I get both the spiral tip (for through tapping) and the spiral flute (for blind holes) can I still use either of them for hand tapping, as well as machine work?
(and I gotta' get one of those cameras, too...)
So, to go a little farther: I have a Tapmatic 30 that I've picked up along the way, but never used. Since it only handles 0 - 1/4", I can get the sizes I use without dropping a huge bundle. If I get both the spiral tip (for through tapping) and the spiral flute (for blind holes) can I still use either of them for hand tapping, as well as machine work?
(and I gotta' get one of those cameras, too...)