Tap holder

[blacksmithden]

I finally got around to making a tap holder that would fit the tail stock on my lathe. The actual holder is from a Snap On tap set I've had kicking around for years. The adapter has an MT3 taper. Sorry...didn't take any pics while I was making it, but here's the finished product.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

excellent machining there, looks very professional!

 

[Philco]

That is a great looking tool. You've done a good job blackmithsden. I know you'll enjoy using it & every time you use you can have that proud thought go through you're mind--- I made this tool.

 

[blacksmithden]

Thanks guys. I've actually made 2 more blanks...one will be for my smaller tap holder. The other, future use. I'll probably crank out a few more just to have around as well. I took the time to set up the cross slide to an exact MT3 taper. I figure I'll crank off more than I need before I put it back to 30 degrees. Of course..you know how that goes. If I turn out 10 of them, I'll find that I need 11. LOL !

 

[xman_charl]

Here is one that uses those Irwin thingys.

Works on drill press, lathe, etc..

Charl

 

[Starlight Tools]

Nicely made

I find that I use the die holder as much or more than the tap holder on mine.

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php/18393-Tailstock-Tap-and-Die-Holders?p=152243#post152243

Walter

 

[TOOLMASTER]

I just use the drill chuck:shrugs: