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  1. MrWhoopee

    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    The particular size I've needed most lately is 10-32. On a hunch, I went out to the shop and checked some tap shanks. It turns out, that much like the thread, a 10-32 is nearly identical to an M5. Ordered the metric set. Will probably order a set of the LIsle sockets too. You can never have too...
  2. MrWhoopee

    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    https://www.amazon.com/Mesee-Machine-Adapter-Spanner-Accessory/dp/B0BY1W3LHN/ref=sr_1_31
  3. MrWhoopee

    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    No, those are nut drivers. The ones I want have square holes sized to fit the shanks of taps.
  4. MrWhoopee

    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    Tired of trying to get a chuck to hold a tap and cranking the knee up and down for a spindle tapper. Looking for these in inch/imperial/SAE/U.S. Customary. I know of the alternatives, I want THESE.
  5. MrWhoopee

    Carbide shims/anvils

    My experience with laydown threading inserts is yes, the shims/anvils/seats are standardized.
  6. MrWhoopee

    Quick change insert height

    I see it all the time on these forums. I believe it is simply because the hobbyists have no real-world concept of what is required and expect everything to be within .001. I've never owned a tenth indicator. Occasionally I am tempted to buy one. Then I remind myself that nothing I do requires...
  7. MrWhoopee

    Quick change insert height

    As it turns out, I've never needed to adjust it. The center height of my lathe has never changed. I suppose if I got another lathe....
  8. MrWhoopee

    Quick change insert height

    ^^^This^^^ Here's mine. I put a RE magnet in the base (recessed .003) so it's very solid. I also get irritated when people use incorrect terms like calling digital calipers "verniers". Machinists are supposed to be precise, that should apply to speech as well as parts.
  9. MrWhoopee

    Magnetic parallel holders, $15, Windsor, ON

    As God intended. It's getting harder to find the metal strapping these days.
  10. MrWhoopee

    Do you have a mill and what kind is it?

    Kent KTM-2S 9x42 (BP clone)
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