Taps and dies question.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 463
Likes: 17
From: Belgium /
Taps and dies question.
I am going to redo my frame and am planning on gaving it galvanised and them powder painted.
but when I do this I will have to re tap the threads on my frame, my qquestion now is since I live in Belgium and everything here is Metric I will have to order a inch set in the US.
I was looking at sears for a set but I don't know if these will be good for what I want to do .
Can somebody help me out here.
Thanks
this is the set I was looking at
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952105000
but when I do this I will have to re tap the threads on my frame, my qquestion now is since I live in Belgium and everything here is Metric I will have to order a inch set in the US.
I was looking at sears for a set but I don't know if these will be good for what I want to do .
Can somebody help me out here.
Thanks
this is the set I was looking at
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952105000
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 44,674
Likes: 1,830
From: Huntsville AL
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
I was in sears over the holidays and looked at this set. Very nice set up that should fit your needs. I also remember seeing a set in one of the corvette vendor catalogs for this. I will look and see if I can find it.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 463
Likes: 17
From: Belgium /
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
Ok thanks for the help.
I just saw a set on e-bay but I think this will be overkill for my needs No?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11704
I just saw a set on e-bay but I think this will be overkill for my needs No?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11704
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 65,492
Likes: 230
From: Orange Park Florida
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
Whatever set you buy just make damn GOOD AND SURE it's make in the USA, some of those sets from various vendors are Chinese made, and so are junk....even the dimensionality is off...in other words I have a 1/2 inch tap that is oversized and so will not fit snug on a 1/2 inch bolt...marked right, just China junk....so make sure....
GENE
GENE
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,269
Likes: 3
From: St. Charles IL
Cruise-In 5-6-7-8-9-11-12 Veteran
A CI-6 Car Show Winner
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
You could buy just the tap sizes you need, there is probably only 2 or 3 different sized tappings on the frame.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 19,610
Likes: 778
From: Forked River NJ
Re: Taps and dies question. (Big Fish)
:iagree: I know you live where there is mostly Metric stuff. If you find a good distributor of cutting tools they usually have a good line of taps and dies. They should be able to hook you up with whatever sizes you need. I work in the metal cutting industry and these should be readily available. As said there is only a couple of sizes that are needed. I have a full set but only use about 6 or 8 of the taps and dies in the set.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
I have the Sears set. Certainly cheaper than buying them individualy and it comes with both pitch sizes. I have used them continuously thoughout my restoration.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,778
Likes: 0
From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
Hi Stingraymax,
I'm a machinist ( 23 years experience) and here's my thoughts...
I just checked out the set in your link. This will work out fine for cleaning/restoring the threads.
What it will NOT do is cut new threads. If you have repair work to do later that requires you to cut new threads you will have to purchase cut taps or dies.
Note. The M8 X 1.25 is very,very close to 5/16-18NC but do NOT interchange.
:seeya Jeff
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 463
Likes: 17
From: Belgium /
Re: Taps and dies question. (JRD77VET)
Thanks i think I will only be needing them to re thread.
Because when i will galvanise the body and then have it powder painted the threads will be destroyed so i will have to re thread them or will I need the cut taps to do this ??
And the only Taps that found in corvette catalogs are the one's you need for the suspension.
Because when i will galvanise the body and then have it powder painted the threads will be destroyed so i will have to re thread them or will I need the cut taps to do this ??
And the only Taps that found in corvette catalogs are the one's you need for the suspension.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 4,078
Likes: 27
From: Northeast South Dakota
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
Do you have Snap-On over there? If not, for those of you in the USA, they make a fine tap and die set, it costs a little more, but it's nice. The real good thing about the Snap-On set is that if you break a piece it's replaced under warranty no questions asked. Or if you tear the teeth up on a die, same thing, warranty. Kind of nice on something like a tap and die that there is a pretty good chance of breaking something.
-Justin
-Justin
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 463
Likes: 17
From: Belgium /
Re: Taps and dies question. (Dalannex)
Yes we can get snap on here but it is verry expensive here.
And I don't think I will be using them that much to justify the price.
I will only use them for the frame and maybe some other parts of the car I will galvanise.
But thanks :thumbs:
And I don't think I will be using them that much to justify the price.
I will only use them for the frame and maybe some other parts of the car I will galvanise.
But thanks :thumbs:
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,872
Likes: 12
From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
That's not a normal set of taps. They are thread chasers. How much is it going to cost you? How many of the taps do you really need? How many dies are you going to use?
In a vet I seem to only use the 3/8th and 7/16 taps.
If you gave me a list of the taps , the ones that you actually use I will send them to you free, you reimburse me shipping but the taps I will supply free. I have alot of them around the shop and can easily put the few you need together and send them. It will save you alot.
In a vet I seem to only use the 3/8th and 7/16 taps.
If you gave me a list of the taps , the ones that you actually use I will send them to you free, you reimburse me shipping but the taps I will supply free. I have alot of them around the shop and can easily put the few you need together and send them. It will save you alot.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,872
Likes: 12
From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Taps and dies question. (stingraymax)
Guys to help stingraymax out lets start a list of the taps he needs, I don't have a clue what is needed. I have every size available and when doing a job just grab the tap.
I know I use 7/16 fine on the suspension, Help with the body.
I know I use 7/16 fine on the suspension, Help with the body.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,778
Likes: 0
From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Taps and dies question. (norvalwilhelm)
Guys to help stingraymax out lets start a list of the taps he needs, I don't have a clue what is needed. I have every size available and when doing a job just grab the tap.
I know I use 7/16 fine on the suspension, Help with the body.
I know I use 7/16 fine on the suspension, Help with the body.
The 7/16 fine is 7/16-20NF
I'll see if I can see anything on my car
:seeya Jeff
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 463
Likes: 17
From: Belgium /
Re: Taps and dies question. (JRD77VET)
That would be a great help If I know which ones i'll need I can get them seperatly and save alot
I am not familiar with US sizes so I have no clue on what size to get.
Thanks :hurray:
I am not familiar with US sizes so I have no clue on what size to get.
Thanks :hurray:
Racer
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Re: Taps and dies question. (norvalwilhelm)
9/16 coarse (18)
I find this one all over the chassis. I can tell which taps I use as they are all rusty on the shaft from sweaty fingers :rolleyes: I should wipe them with oil every now and then.
BTW - I almost NEVER use the dies. Something to consider when saving cost.
[Modified by noskillz, 3:52 PM 12/28/2003]
I find this one all over the chassis. I can tell which taps I use as they are all rusty on the shaft from sweaty fingers :rolleyes: I should wipe them with oil every now and then.
BTW - I almost NEVER use the dies. Something to consider when saving cost.
[Modified by noskillz, 3:52 PM 12/28/2003]
Racer
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Re: Taps and dies question. (JRD77VET)
"What it will NOT do is cut new threads. If you have repair work to do later that requires you to cut new threads you will have to purchase cut taps or dies."
I have a Craftsman set that I use to cut threads as well as chase. It came in a different package and the shafts are different. How can I tell is I should be cutting threads with them or not?
I have a Craftsman set that I use to cut threads as well as chase. It came in a different package and the shafts are different. How can I tell is I should be cutting threads with them or not?