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Leo Lichtman
 
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Default Need taps for Jet 12x36 lathe.


wrote: (clip) your best bet is to use the all
thread like Leo L. used, or have a buddy cut some 12 TPI left hand thread on
a 1/2" bolt or shaft,(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My point was that using the thread that is off slightly makes it
self-locking. That's an advantage. When you have lemons, make lemonade.
:-)