Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Tap & Die Set
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 BS in Physics from MIT in 1969 and his MS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts in 1982. Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Erik...
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December 18th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Do the taps only work in wood, or can they be used with other materials, too?
January 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
taps are used on metal, plastic, and with the correct type of tap, wood.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 am
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
March 30th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
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.