Lookie here what Mikey Done!

[Metalmann]

Those look great, Mike. Plus, you performed several operations while making those tools.

 

[Nelson]

Really nice work Mike! Congrats!


:tiphat:Nelson

 

[jumps4]

really nice work mike
I do not have a scrap pile, I have pre machined parts for unknown future projects:whistle:
steve

 

[wawoodman]

Well played sir! I am really liking that tap holder, how much tension is in that spring? Hard to press by hand?

No, it's pretty light. You can move it easily by hand. Mostly, I just looked for a spring that would fit. But it doesn't have to be strong; just enough to hold the tap straight until you get started.

I don't use it on the mill, in fact. My Rockwell spindle doesn't have a return spring, so I just chuck up a pointy thing (actually, the first part of that tap holder that I made too thin!) and let the weight of the spindle keep me aligned. (Are all mills like that?)

 

[8ntsane]

really nice work mike
I do not have a scrap pile, I have pre machined parts for unknown future projects:whistle:
steve

I must say, Thats the best line ever.
Ill have to remember that one.