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  1. 15th September 2012, 10:01 PM #1
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    Default A Guided Tap Holder.

    A while back I posted a photo of a tap holder in the hands of Frank Ford ( worth a peruse if you haven't checked out Frank's site - HomeShopTech ).

    Then a couple of months ago, a bloke I know said he was buying some gear from Enco and he would add a pair of tap holders to his order if I was interested. I was interested. Here are a few photos. What is the icing for me is the additional clearance I have as a result of having an ISO 30 collet that does away with the collet chuck.

    It wouldn't be difficult to modify an existing tap handle to accommodate a guide. I know some forum members have done just that.

    Drilling and tapping in the mill is hard to beat.

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    They are very handy, I bought 2 sizes from CDCO, slightly different design (guide can be removed) and use them both on the mill and on the lathe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Shed View Post
    They are very handy, I bought 2 sizes from CDCO, slightly different design (guide can be removed) and use them both on the mill and on the lathe.
    Fred
    These tapping holders are the "Best idea I have seen since sliced bread"
    Excellent for jobbing work in the lathe or mill.
    I am going to order the 2 holders. The landed cost of $29 will be easily justified.
    Thanks again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Abratool View Post
    Fred
    These tapping holders are the "Best idea I have seen since sliced bread"
    Excellent for jobbing work in the lathe or mill.
    I am going to order the 2 holders. The landed cost of $29 will be easily justified.
    Thanks again.
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    Bruce
    $29 to Australia?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    $29 to Australia?
    Bob
    Thanks for alerting me, I need to double check on this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Abratool View Post
    Bob
    Thanks for alerting me, I need to double check on this.
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    Bruce
    They should cost $US9.00+$US10.00+$US16.95(postage)= $US35.95

    The $US16.95 will be a Small Flat Rate USPS box and you should be able to fit some more bits and pieces in with that, Frank will let you know.

    These tap holders are very verstaile as the crossbar fits in 2 places, handy for hand tapping as well.
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    Hi Bruce,
    I am about to order 2 medium boxes of goodies from frank. If you like I can check if 2 more holders will fit (I have ordered 2 aswell)
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    Hi

    I was going to order those as well..... I will work things out and see what other small items will fit into the small flat rate box . What is the weight limit . 500g ?

    Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by morrisman View Post
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    I was going to order those as well..... I will work things out and see what other small items will fit into the small flat rate box . What is the weight limit . 500g ?

    Mike
    4lbs, but it is more a question what will fit in size wise.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ueee View Post
    Hi Bruce,
    I am about to order 2 medium boxes of goodies from frank. If you like I can check if 2 more holders will fit (I have ordered 2 aswell)
    Ewan
    Yes, thanks for your offer.
    Here are the items I wish to order if you can fit them in.
    One each of......
    Piloted Spindle Tapper 0-1/4" Part no 70001 @ $7
    Piloted Spindle Tapper #12-1/2" Part no 70002 @ $10
    Thread wire gauges Part no 34302 @ $7
    Please lets know, Ewan if these can be fitted in to your shipment, & thanks again for the kind offer.
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    I'll check for you too Mike. It may be a few days though, I was rushed into hospital at 5 this morning and I don't know how long I'll be here for. Thank goodness for smartphones!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ueee View Post
    I'll check for you too Mike. It may be a few days though, I was rushed into hospital at 5 this morning and I don't know how long I'll be here for. Thank goodness for smartphones!
    Ok Ewan

    Your health is more important than anything .

    But I willl order the stuff with my own package from Frank ... thanks for the offer

    Mike
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    Bugger Ewan. Hope you're on your feet and back in the shed soon.

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    Ewan
    More important for you to get well.
    No rush at all for the items.
    I just hope you are all OK again soon.
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    Hope all is well Ewan. Take it easy.

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