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Re: Internal Threads
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Originally Posted by bardd
I love debates! You get more information than you signed up for.
Again thank you all for the comments.
Do you ever tap wood or plastic? Or is that the wrong way to go?
Also, what tools do you use to tap? I don't know any, I'm afraid to say...
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Tapping plastic is fine for lighter-load applications (plastic is very weak compared to most aluminum and steel). Tapping wood is silly, just use a wood screw or a t-nut like this:
One uses a "tap" to cut internal threads, thus the nick-name "tapping". I like ratcheting tap handles to drive the tap, or a ratchet driver with a 12pt socket. Of course, a real tap-handle and guide is the best.
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