Supplies Sourcing a special Tap and Die in Canada

[darrin1200]

Morning guys.

Before we start, I am still learning single point threading, and it just won’t fit into my workflow right now.

I use a 13x0.8mm Triple start tap and die for most of my pen models. They are used for the cap to body thread, to get a secure fit with minimal turns to remove.
Currently, these get sourced from TapCo, in the US, through group buys on another forum I belong to. These buys only happen every 2-3 years. There is one on right now. The cost of one set is $589USD, but group buying 12 sets put the price at $208USD. That’s about $299CAD. Plus, possibly, a 25% tariff.

These taps are a critical aspect of my business, so I have built in the $300 cost to my pricing model, so that’s not a problem. But the Tariff increase hurts and I would really prefer to buy Canadian. I am wondering if there is a source in Canada (like TapCo), for special taps?

 

[fixerup]

I don't know if these guys can help you, but they have made some specialty taps for me before and I was really please with them.

ESTABLISHED IN 1918, Taylor Tool is a leading Canadian innovator in the manufacturing of special taps, reamers and dies. Excellent product quality and overall customer satisfaction are the core components of Taylor Tool’s commitment to the global market place.

Contact Taylor Tool:​

4 Goebel Avenue
Cambridge, ON N3C 1Z1
Tel: 519-658-9378
Fax: 519-658-6799
E-mail: [email protected]
Canada:
800-265-2145

 

[Susquatch]

I am wondering if there is a source in Canada (like TapCo), for special taps?

I believe @Dabbler mentioned such a place a while back. Maybe he can chime in here. Also @SkookumRob.

 

[Dabbler]

that's them!

 

[darrin1200]

Well, I just got off the phone with Taylor.
Very friendly, unfortunately though, they can’t deal directly with me. I have to go through one of their distributors. Luckily, Levac is one, and we have a shop in town. So I guess I’ll have to go chat with them. I have a sneaking suspicion though, that it is going to be well out of my budget.
I’ll let you know.

 

[PeterT]

You probably hunted high & low. This works out to 400CAD excluding vat which would apply, from UK

M13 x 0.8 - Triple lead die and intermediate tap

Triple lead - thread starts in three positions Split die and intermediate tap (sold as a pair) M2 HSS steel Die requires 1 inch die holder Corresponding plug (bottoming) tap available separately...

www.beaufortink.co.uk