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techtalk:ref:tools120 [2018/06/28 02:23]
hippysmack [SAE and Metric Tap Drill Sizes]
techtalk:ref:tools120 [2018/06/28 03:03]
hippysmack [Standard Tap Wrench (spanner)]
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 ==== SAE and Metric Tap Drill Sizes ==== ==== SAE and Metric Tap Drill Sizes ====
  
-Below are standard pre-drill sizes for size taps used. These are common drill sizes and they are sufficient for most applications on a Sportster. ((Starrett tap drill sizes chart))+Below are standard pre-drill sizes for size taps used. These are common drill sizes and they are sufficient for most applications on a Sportster. ((Starrett tap drill sizes chart unless otherwise noted))
  
 ^  SAE Tap  ^  Drill Size  ^  Drill Bit  | ^  Metric Tap  ^  Drill Bit  | ^  SAE Tap  ^  Drill Size  ^  Drill Bit  | ^  Metric Tap  ^  Drill Bit  |
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-|Standard tap wrenches. ​ ((photo by Hippysmack))|No name, cheap metal. (center distorted) But, it has \\ ran many taps. Holds the tap via a threaded handle. ((photo by Hippysmack))| +|Standard tap wrenches. ​ ((photo by Hippysmack))|No name, cheap metal. (center distorted) But, it has \\ ran many taps. Holds the tap via a threaded handle. ((photo by Hippysmack))|Hand made tap wrench ((photo by Freewheeler of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1852458&​highlight=stripped+plug))| 
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-|This Starrett 91D, [[http://​www.starrett.com/​metrology/​product-detail/​91D|specs here]] (for tap sizes 5/16" - 3/4") has a "​V"​ shaped plunger which allows you to grip and hold square and round tooling. \\ One use for this feature is using the tap wrench to turn a reamer for bushings. Holds the tap / tooling via an internal plunger pushed up by the knurled threaded handle ((photos by Hippysmack))|||+|This Starrett 91D, [[http://​www.starrett.com/​metrology/​product-detail/​91D|specs here]] (for tap sizes 5/16" - 3/4") has a "​V"​ shaped plunger which allows you to grip and hold square and round tooling. \\ One use for this feature is using the tap wrench to turn a reamer for bushings. ​\\ Holds the tap / tooling via an internal plunger pushed up by the knurled threaded handle ((photos by Hippysmack))|||
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