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| * [[techtalk:ref:genmsr11|Cutting Oils, Soaking Oils and Lubes]] | * [[techtalk:ref:genmsr11|Cutting Oils, Soaking Oils and Lubes]] | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:ref:svcproc40#general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]] | + | * [[techtalk:ref:tools030#general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]] |
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| Use plenty of oil and steady pressure. \\ | Use plenty of oil and steady pressure. \\ | ||
| Turn in 2 or 3 turns, back off 1 or 2 turns to allow the pressure to come off and if you are using a cut tap the cut material needs to come out. \\ | Turn in 2 or 3 turns, back off 1 or 2 turns to allow the pressure to come off and if you are using a cut tap the cut material needs to come out. \\ | ||
| - | Another word of caution, when you buy cheap taps and dies, sometimes you get what you pay for. ((corkman8086 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=739536&highlight=chasing+threads)) | + | Roll form tap and dies look like the standard versions but they dont have the sharp cutting edge. \\ |
| + | They are great for cleaning debris out of threads, and also straighten out slightly mangled threads by pushing them straight again without removing any material. \\ Some kits come with thread files that come in handy to clean up the threads. \\ | ||
| + | If roll form taps don't work, you can try the standard tap and dies. \\ | ||
| + | As with any version, be careful when chasing existing threads. \\ | ||
| + | The tool can be inserted wrong and started to crossthread them. \\ | ||
| | Craftsman (52105) Thread Repair Kit ((photo by Shadowdog500 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=221093&highlight=split+rocker+box)) | | | Craftsman (52105) Thread Repair Kit ((photo by Shadowdog500 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=221093&highlight=split+rocker+box)) | | ||
