Re-taping an existing 1/2" hole

[markba633csi]

Helicoil is the hardware equivalent of "we'll fix it in software"

 

[Downunder Bob]

Helicoil has been an automotive, marine, aircraft and spacecraft standard for decades. But you aren't a fan?

Not everyone has to be a fan of every product. But I would hate to be without them. Whilst the options that Chipper makes are all quite valid, when you don't have a helicoil available,and I have used them in those situations, but none of them are quicker or easier, so I fail to see the advantage.

Helicoils are indispensable when working with aluminium castings, in fact some products use at the manufacturing stage, and they are specifically designed so that you always end up with the standard bolts. or studs.

 

[stupoty]

some products use at the manufacturing stage,

Theirs a brand of video monitors that put them in their aluminum casings to give a stronger thread attachment point.

 

[MrWhoopee]

I've always been a fan of Keenserts. No special tap required, they have standard threads on the OD.