WTB - Tapping Head

[YYCHM]

Any one ever come across plans for building a tapping head?

 

[PeterT]

Nope. Here's a peek inside a commercial unit just to give you a feel.

 

[Tom Kitta]

Just use a tapping chuck like I do on the lathe - easy to use, have all cool functionality EXCEPT auto reversing. Just simply run lathe or mill in reverse and presto you can do a lot and lot of tapping.

 

[YYCHM]

Just use a tapping chuck like I do on the lathe - easy to use, have all cool functionality EXCEPT auto reversing. Just simply run lathe or mill in reverse and presto you can do a lot and lot of tapping.

What exactly does a tapping chuck accomplish?

 

[Tom Kitta]

What exactly does a tapping chuck accomplish?

It has a square drive catch - i.e. catches the tap by the square end so it does not slip. Good enough for larger taps.

For small stuff you can just guide a tap wrench in - like sensitive drilling - sensitive tapping.

 

[YYCHM]

It has a square drive catch - i.e. catches the tap by the square end so it does not slip. Good enough for larger taps.

For small stuff you can just guide a tap wrench in - like sensitive drilling - sensitive tapping.

Does it have a clutch to prevent breaking taps?

 

[little ol' e]

I realize this post is dated several weeks old now.
Just a thought here
Have you checked out the flex arm tapping units or other cheaper brands?
They work great IMO, clutch type tap holders to prevent breaking taps. Easy to set up and a breeze to use. Quicker than tapping on the machine, especially if you have several different sized tapped holes to do in each part.
They vary in pricing, but the small units capable of tapping up to 1/2" are reasonably priced.

 

[Dabbler]

but the small units capable of tapping up to 1/2" are reasonably priced.

oh? I looked at some when ABOM got his but they were all north of 4K$US..

 

[little ol' e]

oh? I looked at some when ABOM got his but they were all north of 4K$US..

Depending on the model and accessories added, they can get up in price.

 

[Alincochrane]

Craig, I have a Procunier model 2E I don't need. It takes #6 - 1/2" and has a #2 MT shank. PM me a.bays (at) flare-consultants.com for more info.

 

[Frcsc6el8]

Ideally it would....

Have an adjustable clutch system
Tap up to 1/2"
Have R8 or 3/4" straight shank
Be auto reversing

I'll consider anything actually...

PM me if you have something to part with.

Thanks,

Craig

Any one ever come across plans for building a tapping head?

Ideally it would....

Have an adjustable clutch system
Tap up to 1/2"
Have R8 or 3/4" straight shank
Be auto reversing

I'll consider anything actually...

PM me if you have something to part with.

Thanks,

Craig

Did you ever find a tapping head?
I have 2. One mounts the housing on the spindle of my Jet drill press. the chuck is removed and the moving part of the head couples to the Jacobs taper. No bars are needed to stop rotation of the housing.
The other has a MT 2 spindle and a bar to stop the rotation
Both are auto reversing-I can check the specs and manufacturers if you like
John

 

[YYCHM]

Did you ever find a tapping head?
I have 2. One mounts the housing on the spindle of my Jet drill press. the chuck is removed and the moving part of the head couples to the Jacobs taper. No bars are needed to stop rotation of the housing.
The other has a MT 2 spindle and a bar to stop the rotation
Both are auto reversing-I can check the specs and manufacturers if you like
John

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