Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Tap & Die Set
Posted on February 17th, 2010 by admin
Using a tap and die set creates threaded holes and threaded bolts that can be used in wood working and manufacturing. Make or repair bolts and fit them into custom-threaded holes by using a tap and die set like an experienced builder with the instructions in this free video on carpentry tools.
Expert: Robert Markey
Bio: Robert Markey earned his B.S. in Physics from M.I.T in 1969 and his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts in 1982.
Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Erik
Duration : 0:3:0
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February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
I usually use WD-40 …
I usually use WD-40 when I need to grease nuts and bolts.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
@MrBoggles yes. 1/8 …
@MrBoggles yes. 1/8 is the mean diameter of the fastener. 28 is threads per inch. BSP is british standard pipe. basically a metric pipe tap… use a thread guage to determine the thread pitch of your bolt. you would then use the correct die or tap with the same numbers on them. 6 x 1.00mm bolt uses a 6 x 1.0mm tap to fix the hole and 6 x 1.0mm die to fix the fastener {bolt} us and british standard use threads per inch TPI. your bolt if an inch long would have 28 threads on it.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Good stuff – …
Good stuff – Thankyou.
Is the oil a specific type – Would 3 in 1 type oil do the trick?
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
I’m new to using …
I’m new to using these and trying to do a little metal work, as the net is confusing me not helping me. all articals and video’s tend to talk about taps mostly and not about how to match the right die to the correct tap Here’s my question.
I have a nut that fits a 1/8BSP28 tap perfectly, what diameter should the bolt be (unthreaded) and Also what die would i then use? the 1/8BSP28 die??
Anyone??
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
great video mate …
great video mate however something that you failed to mention tho is always clean the threads whilst tapping or dieing You do this by reversing the tap or die evry three turns forward you turn the tap or die in the reverse rotation to ensure a good clean thread whilst proceeding to tap or die this causses less stress on the tools and a good clean thread! other than that very good video enjoyed watching it
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
heres a handy tip, …
heres a handy tip, for the hole size the general rule is, thread size minus the pitch equals the size of the hole you need. eg an 18mm thread with a 1.5mm pitch = a 16.5mm hole, as for the outside thread i usally make the bar 0.2-0.3mm less than the thread. eg for an 18mm thread i’d turn the bar to 17,8mm,
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Can I change a bolt …
Can I change a bolt from a metric thread to a standard thread?
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
whats the maximum …
whats the maximum realistic hole diameter can i thread? in terms of aluminium
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
you’ll rarely need …
you’ll rarely need to use tap & die on wood anyway.
if you want your screw to fit tightly in the wood – you’d just get a screwdriver on it and drive it in.
that way it’ll fit tight as a goose’s arsehole.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
exactly what i …
exactly what i needed!
I have managed to thread/strip the thread on my motorbikes rear shock mount bolt which is ofcourse welded as part of the bike frame! I assume i’ll need to buy a tap & die set and use the appropriate die to rethread the bolt
anyway, cheers this is exactly what i needed to learn
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
taps are used on …
taps are used on metal, plastic, and with the correct type of tap, wood.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Do the taps only …
Do the taps only work in wood, or can they be used with other materials, too?