Tap Follower

[KyleG]

Drawings for the drawbar variant attached.

 

[Brento]

Im loving that thank you. Im not seeing a huge difference in it all so i will decide farther when i make it but i may go with the drawbar version and just make an extension plug for the lathe.

 

[KyleG]

Im loving that thank you. Im not seeing a huge difference in it all so i will decide farther when i make it but i may go with the drawbar version and just make an extension plug for the lathe.

Glad to be of service. In your shoes, that's what I'd do.

 

[Brento]

I find its always nice to have stuff to fit your machines even if you dont need it.

 

[rwm]

I need a very short tap follower to use on the Mill and DP. This has inspired me to make one.
Thanks
Robert

 

[Ken226]

I made one this morning. I went with a 5/8" shank so I could use it in collets, end mill holders or drill chucks. It's only got 1.5" of plunger travel, but will work for most of my tapping jobs.