It's an Amazon Prime product so shipping is free but yes, in Canadian $ half 
the price of the Swiss one and probably should be 1/4 the price since it's no 
name.

Having said all that.  With just a normal tap (I had to try) here is the result 
into MDF.

Scary to watch it do this.  I really should stop using G0 for positioning when 
I'm trying things out.   Especially when I forget to touch off the new home 
position...

But for metal a spiral, or at least spiral point is a must I think.  Time to do 
a bit more tuning but impressed as how well it works.

John


> -----Original Message-----
> From: andy pugh [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: July-07-21 4:06 PM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Power Tapping
> 
> On Wed, 7 Jul 2021 at 23:09, John Dammeyer <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > As I get closer to being able to try power tapping I'm wondering if this 
> > sort of tap is suitable?
> > https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00F8T55GC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3
> 
> It looks expensive for a no-name tool.
> 
> https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/cutting-tools/hss-pm-production-taps/hss-orange-ring-taps%3A-spiral-flute-unc-nitride-and-
> oxidised/f/940?query=1%2F4%2020
> 
> As a comparison.
> 
> --
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