Dedicated Tapping Machine

randyjaco

randyjaco

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I never thought I would have a dedicated tapping machine, but an ad appeared in the local Craig's List for a Delta drill press with a tapping head for $175. I made a 30 mile dash to take a look at it. It had a Procunier #2 head and it ran. Either one was worth more than $175! It didn't take long for me to drop the cash, didn't even bother to dicker. The whole thing was covered in grease and grime, but nothing was broken. I did a complete disassembly and painting. I replaced one bearing and added a link belt. It cleaned up pretty well.
I need to pick up one more collet and I will have a complete set. Damn, Procunier is proud of their collets! EBay is a little cheaper. So, I will keep my eye out.
Now I need a tapping project 8^)
RandyTapper 2.jpg Tapper 1.jpg
 
That restoration came out beautiful! Very nice work!

How is the tapping head attached to the spindle? Morse taper? Clamped around the quill?
 
I have just gotten two tapping heads......WOW! where have I been hiding? Easy and fast. Congrats on a great aquisition. Could I be looking for a spare drill press to convert to a full time tapper? YES, yes I am........
 
I have a few duplicates in collets. Post the sizes you are looking for and I'll look and see if I have a spare.
The one I don't have a spare for is 3/8" tap. In fact, I could use that size too!
 
I need a #6 collet.
It is a factory custom mount for Delta/Rockwell. It came with a MT shaft that had a disk with 2 slots on one end. The head has a disk that mates to it. The head clamps to the spindle
 
Very nice Randy. Looks good as new,

Darrell
 
Wow, that's an awesome score & the fact it came with a tapping head is a plus! I love my Tapmatic, it's one of my most favorite attachments!
 
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