What Did You Buy Today?

[Hobby_5]

I ordered an Interapid dial test indicator 312b-1

 

[Aukai]

Also on NPT especially in the case of cast iron/aluminum cases use Teflon tape, do not try to get the seal with "tighter is better" it will crack the case. Just in case someone didn't know.....

 

[Janderso]

Please explain the consequences. I am fixing to do the same. Will it not be tight enough if you do? I have some 3/4" fitting blocks to make for my air system.

Yep,
What Weldo said. Don't go in too deep!

 

[DavidR8]

The 1972 NOS tap and die set arrived today.
It’s fantastic!

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[Superburban]

First time tapping pipe threads.
There is a technique that is different from regular straight tapping.
Don‘t go in too far. I’ll have to make this block again.View attachment 317712

Just shave a bit off the sides with the ports. Or you could just mill a pocket at each hole.

 

[Downunder Bob]

The 1972 NOS tap and die set arrived today.
It’s fantastic!

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Don't know what NOS stands for, but that is a set from P&N Australia you can see each tap and die has it stamped on them. P&N has been synonymous for quality in Australia, for about 100 years. You may also come across Sutton branded tools, they are a partner brand and equally high quality, I hope you enjoy them.

 

[mmcmdl]

Yep,
What Weldo said. Don't go in too deep!

No pipe taps Jeff ? There are gages for pipe tap depths which are +/- one thread . What I always do is grind a flat on either a fitting or a tap and use it as a depth gage . I have quite a few pipe tap and die sets and reamers at the house along with a ship load of pipe machine taps . Regular , extended reach , skip tooth etc . You'll see them soon below on a certain site .

 

[Dhal22]

Please explain the consequences. I am fixing to do the same. Will it not be tight enough if you do? I have some 3/4" fitting blocks to make for my air system.

As a plumber, I cut 11 threads on pipe smaller than 2" and 9 threads on pipe 2" and larger. NPT threads that is.

 

[hman]

Downunder Bob -
NOS = New Old Stock

 

[silverhawk]

Just shave a bit off the sides with the ports. Or you could just mill a pocket at each hole.

That will take care of the depth problem.

joe