> > > Kaleb wrote: > > > > > > How the heck am I going to get this hardened tap out of > > > the hole?
> > fmiser wrote: > > > > There are tap extractors. Arms stick down to fit in the > > slots down the side of the tap. > Kaleb wrote: > > Yep got a set on the way from Amazon along with a new > condenser and drier When using a tap - or a die - a technique that can help avoid breaking them is to turn backwards often to break off the chips created by the cutting. That can be as little cutting as: cut for 1/8 turn forward - 1/4 turn back to remove chips - repeat or as much cutting as: cut for 2 or 3 turns - 1/4 turn back to remove chips - repeat. Also, using a lubricate is a good idea. A respectable hardware store should carry thread cutting oil. Or mix lard 2:1 with kerosene or diesel for iron and steel. I don't remember what's a good choice for aluminum... _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
