Using Taps and Dies

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[@aarphi1984]

Went from zero knowledge about what a tap and die set was to basically understanding the process in just a few short minutes. Great job!

[@milantanasijevich8416]

This guy sounds like a shop/vocational teacher/instructor . Great job guy.

[@Vishal.Reti.Splayer]

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[@to4106]

I am reminded of the videos we watched in school as a kid. The narrator sounds like it could be the same guy - or at least father/son. Nostalgic and instructional. Thanks for the memories and the new knowledge.

[@leafytreegaming4168]

it is one of the videos that teachers would play

[@tiriaq2607]

I'm glad I watched this. Most people just thread these small ones by just keeping turning but when I use my 1/2" dice I always go back to break the chips. So, here it's the same making your tools stay better for a longer period of time. Ty

[@stizan24]

This by far is the best video for my situation. Lots of well stated information packed in a short video. I am retaping a drain hole in a water pump. It rusted smooth so I need to go one size up from 1/4 to 3/8 npt. I got a npt tap, a 37/64 drill bit, and the 3\8 plug. I don't have a tap wrench but I do have a ratchet that fits. Thank you for the information!

[@jamhamster]

Thanks for this, I have 240 holes to tap and wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Your tutorial was clear, concise and easy to follow - Nicely done!! :-)

[@oliverrojas7117]

Thank you for this video. Your clear and comprehensive explanation of how to use a plug style tap demonstrates a caring for the trade and the people interested in learning it.

[@HandUpCo]

I learned how to tap while working at a fabrication shop when I was 18. He’s spot on and it’s been pretty useful while doing fab or repair work.

[@jasonhoffman6642]

Thanks for making this video and not talking down to the audience!

[@michaelstoltz58]

Thank you, Its always better when you find a video by someone that has experience.

[@Michael-cf7rb]

Wow - great explanation - demonstration and video. A born teacher - I learned far more in that short video than I have from many other sources. Thank you - excellent!

[@superindiaengineeringindus119]

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[@kevinmeziere7886]

this guy has a voice made for videos like this!! one of the cleanest and most fluent videos ever lol

[@jimbosander]

Great pace, tone and great content ... didn't waste any time going through the processes and explaining them thoroughly.

[@mileswright7447]

Excellent vid. Clear and concise and easy to follow. Thanks mate.

[@RedStarr5]

Great video. Short, simple, and to the point. Just what I needed.

[@israelpatricio2763]

i had a big issue with my intake manifold. didnt know how to fix it after watching this video ti was easy, very helpful. keep the tips coming. thank you.

[@pd4548]

Best fuckin voice ever

[@straci]

that accent is awesome. Jes.

[@kickpublishing]

He's a legend - check out his woodworking videos - he looks like a cartoon character too and has a really dry-bordering-sardonic sense of humour. This guy should market his personality more, that's his real angle.

[@ccbc5780]

Perfectly executed. Both demo and explanations. Thank you.

[@Toolsinaction]

Great Video NewMetalWorker!

[@ritter89]

That voice is completely hypnotic. I think I'd buy a used car from this guy sight unseen

[@1MoreFish]

Agree!

[@alexolife]

I wonder if he supports thaaa Bears.

[@eksine]

I have some used cars to sell you than. Sucker born every minute

[@tylerheard3982]

imgone what a grumpy little bitch you are :)

[@davet.5493]

Great video well made shots in focus great close ups and intro to cutting with a tap and die!!!

[@EdemJansen]

This was amazing thank you for being so clear and straightforward. And leaving off the Waffle that you usually get with KZbin tutorials!

[@kimtummy]

great video! tons of info edited together great with very clear close ups of every step

[@NewMetalworker]

There are spoecial "bottoming taps" that cut threads all the way to the bottom. Usually you start the threading with a normal tapered tap, then change to the bottoming tap to finish the threads. the tapered tap just makes it easier to get the threads started.

[@FreshCoffeeParts]

A really good video with excellent lighting on the demonstration.

[@stephensanders7622]

Incredibly insightful and straight shooting. I will be applying this very soon

[@kentrockwoodtyler8798]

I'm new to using these and need to learn. Thank you for your clear concise video.

[@NewMetalworker]

The manufacturer recommends them for cutting new threads and they work very well for that. all of the cutting dies I have ownd that were designed for hand use were shaped with the hex or a rond shape that fit the die handles. I also own a set of cleanup dies and they look more like a large wheen lug nut.

[@NewMetalworker]

I know people use just about any kind of oil they can find to help tapping and it might actually help a little but true tap oil is the real key here. Even if you have to order it in, it;s not expensive and goes a long way if you use it sparingly as you should anyway.

[@cepenwhite]

Thanks for the clear, instructive video… given me the confidence to have a go!

[@dr.danielkester9313]

Wow, That has to be one of the best instructional videos on KZbin! Thanks!

[@viencafe]

Very clear instructions and straight to the point. Thanks.

[@pnp4lizzy]

Excellent professional easy to understand video. Very impressed. It was very helpful as well. Thank you

[@nialljamesbuckley]

nothing new to say but still worth saying - thanks for taking the time to post!

[@d.prestonpeek9460]

Most helpful video on this out there. Thanks!

[@minifigjake]

excellent tutorial. Trying to figure out how to tap and this vid told me all i need to know!

[@archangel20031]

When tapping harder material, break the chips more often, also, Vaseline helps hold the chips in the tap for removal.

[@shonaoneill5151]

Thank you, the vaseline tip makes a lot of sense :-)

[@editorrbr2107]

I appreciate this. I had to cut a custom nut and bolt for a suspended guitar stand and this was perfect.

[@userwl2850]

forget about the oil or tapping grease. i always use wd40 spray.1 can does 10 times the work of both at a fraction of the cost and cuts better.

[@randomvideosfilmcollection3161]

Thanks for the post! You just made understanding tap and die by hand as easy as 123... Thank you soon much. It doesn't scare me one bit now...

[@shonaoneill5151]

This was a great instructional for a new metal worker such as me. I only have cheap hardenened steel taps but they are making nice cuts.....I would like to buy a better set, but tools are expensive as you know. I will eventually buy carbide taps when I can afford such tools, until then I will plod on. Thank you for the great video :-)

[@kulkarni1978]

its been 5 years how's life??

[@flyingrcdotnet]

I read someplace that Elvis was a roller skate car hop in Michigan now.... That proceedure you read about might be right for a special type of thread but for most common threads the one tap does the job.

[@stevenphythian4650]

Good job, great explanations! This will really help me! Thanks!

[@xnetcascais]

thank you for this video. i was trying to see what is the best size for the driller to fit a 8.0 1.25 bolt

[@deltaray3]

Usually someone dies and then they play taps.

[@fasteddie1241]

Oh no you di'nt!! :-)

[@osh2023]

Wonderful demonstration. Thank you.

[@goofyfoot2001]

Thank you, perfect without any extraneous nonsense, and 'uhs' and 'ahs' and 'ums' and 'likes'. :-) well spoken.

[@robertcook2572]

Or 'so'.

[@Bankable2790]

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[@Misfits89]

Il rather hear uhhh soo like than watch this video that uses tools that more than half of us regular mechanics don’t have

[@FernandoTheBeast28]

Do you know what hammer is? A hammer!

[@bre8951]

Lol. Literally watching king of the hill and googled to see what a tap and die is and now I’m here.

[@thenorsenut380]

@@bre8951 lmao i did the exact same thing just now!!! Hahaha

[@benjwgarner]

That's what I want! A damned hammer! Now where in the hell would I go?

[@thetarotraven]

King of the Hill brought me here also!

[@bwacuff169]

Professionals call them "pursuaders."

[@dannyrose5576]

Really great informative video always wondered how this works

[@brickskinner]

I like how you get to the point.

[@tarikterzic6125]

Great explanation! This was very helpful, thank you sir!

[@1jfecteau]

Thank you for this excellent no frills video.

[@BalaTutor]

Wow amazing, brilliant explanation.

[@schwinn434]

Excellent, and to the point instructional video - God bless you.

[@watchcloak]

Dude sounds like he should say "dontcha know" after every sentence.

[@TheGrizzlyGarage]

Awesome, great info thanks for this!

[@Space1Coast]

I enjoyed your video. You shared a lot of good information.

[@ratrod67]

Thank you for this information. I have a problem with a broken bolt that I'm drilling out. it's on the transmission where the tail shaft goes. Transmission is still in the car and it's the upper right bolt. Very tight area. I don't think I'll be able to use the tap/die with the big handle in this tight area. Any other ideas for rethreading this? Or another way to use the tool without the wide handle?

[@jerrkyd]

Love this guys accent.

[@jerrkyd]

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[@esyndicate]

Very Chicago.

[@patty109109]

Great vid. Was first hit on google and now I know what's up!

[@mst3kpimp]

Please realize that a metric size tap will be one of three different thread pitches to accomidate the three different metric screw types "coarse, fine and extra fine" these are not interchangeble and you need to be aware of which you have. I just made a drill tap for a 4mm screw using a tap set from ebay, It tapped well enough but the 4mm screw I had did'nt screw in correctly i.e. it would thread in about 1&1/2 turns and stop which is the signal that you have the wrong thread and forcing will result in stripping the screw or worse your tap! I had to go to a hardware store and search for a screw with the correct thread pitch which was extra fine but to make matters more confusing there were some screws marked 0.7 that would fit and others marked 0.7 that would'nt so you really have to try several screws to find cinderellas slipper.

[@marcodiwa]

Thanks. Yes it would have been nice if he'd talked about sizing.

[@superindiaengineeringindus119]

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[@jmoyet]

Awesome video! Very helpful 😃

[@anuar824]

very clear and instructive, thanks alot.

[@minitruckin]

great video! like most of yours.

[@06evoixmr]

Great vid and info!

[@kirankumar-hl9ok]

Really great job

[@JodyNate]

Hi great video, what is the smallest Tap and Die available? and can they be used on plastics down to a M2 or M1.4 thread ?

[@wingmanalive]

I own an old school tap and die set, somewhere. Never used it, now I want to lol.

[@crazyviolent69]

he KINDA sounds like mewoth from team rocket, the old series but GREATTT videoo, helped so much

[@smithsmithsmith90983]

very helpful. thanks for taking the time.

[@XxSilverTunaxX]

Awesome video nice and to the point. Thank you.

[@benmartin1017]

lovely presentation

[@7707777]

stonecold steve austin voice

[@mosteller1953]

Awesome vid, quick question, let's say I make a thread right, how do u calculate what torque the bolt should be bolted in next?

[@joelsilkett8122]

Great information, Thanks!

[@salromeo1432]

If I have a 3/4 hole what size tap do I order. I was never clear on that subject.

[@fyredogz]

Nice job. Thanks for the video.

[@BryanMax]

Awesome video

[@Maestro_Modeller]

Great video, thank you.

[@LawnWrangler323]

good info, trying to figure out why I cant get screws to go back into my water pump on a Camry, maybe I gotta tap them again.

[@frederikmoeller88]

Man man man great video

[@customsignsandshirts1685]

thank you. saved the day.

[@FieldBoy111]

I have developed a hankering for the taps and dies

[@furiousfurby]

Thank you. You just saved me some money!

[@madcrazylp]

Fantastic vid

[@GavinFreedomLover]

very good , THANK YOU

[@nathanalaneller]

I have a tap & die set & when I used it, my tap was ground down by the metal. I don't know if my set works on certain metals. (it didn't say) Do I have to find a stronger tap?

[@MajorTendonitis]

I wonder what a quality brand of taps would be ? I need to tap some 1/4” holes in 1/4” mild steel . Whether or not 1/4” thick steel is going to have any strength being that this is another question. I may have to weld a bolt on . This will be done on bumper plate racks for my home gym

[@themainproblem]

Great video!

[@fr33run123]

Can you use any spray lubricant or something, I don't have the Tap oil, I think it's engine oil, I use it to lube my bike chain? So would it help the tap to cut? Thanks

[@dukeman7595]

Great instructional video.

[@fabianzhang-phattruong4573]

thank you for making this video

[@boldsign]

I'm trying to buy a tap and die and some WD-40!

[@chesshooligan1282]

Good luck!

[@Prentis79]

Dumbass Buckley. Lol

[@benc6613]

All pipes are straight

[@Jellyrollrider]

All pipes can't be straight! If they were your store wouldn't be selling those u pipes behind you.

[@jakesmith2984]

Trying? Wow good luck man.Seems as if you need it.

[@llorensl]

Great video.

[@mr7thDay]

OK so 99.9% of all taps, YES, bottom taps have at least 1 or 2 tapered threads at the nose. Tapered threads are no good when your dealing with a shallow blind hole. I used a regular bottom tap as far as I could then I used a cutting wheel and cut the tapered end off of the tap. It handled the heat of the cutting wheel fine. I the ran the tap back in the hole without the tapper, to achieve a perfect 1/2-20 thread in a 3/4 inch deep blind hole. Thank you.

[@Chris3836]

Thank you sir for this information.

[@mattwaters6987]

Thanks for sharing this information. 👍😊

[@phillipsmith1847]

Excellent! Thanx.

[@poozandweeez]

the "plug" style tap is an intermediate tap mate

[@bubbahogg-buga4613]

i really like tapping and screwing... we did a lot in the shop class i took...