Thanks, Darrell.. Makes perfect sense now that you explained it.. An
endless supply of faceplates and glue blocks.. That is definitely a money
saving handy lathe accessory!! -Jim..

"Darrell Feltmate" wrote in message
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Jim
I use taps to clean the threads of face plates and such, but mostly to
make
jigs, glue blocks, and wood faceplates that do not tie up a metal
faceplate.
For an idea see http://aroundthewoods.com/gblock.shtml

______
God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
"Jim Hall" wrote in message
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If you don't mind me asking, when would you use the tap?
For threading a blank on to the spindle shaft for bowl turning, maybe?
Better than a chuck? Thanks..


"Art Ransom" wrote in message
. ..
Strange, when I got mine at MSC several years ago they had no
problems.
Bought the cheapest one they had and it still works great. But then
they
are metal taps but still do excellent in wood. Maybe they should
order
from MSC.

--
Art Ransom
Lancaster , Texas

www.turningaround.org
"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:34:32 -0700, mac davis
wrote:

On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:26:01 GMT, "Tom Storey"

wrote:

I tried to order a 1 1/4 x 8 tap from JR Beal a few months ago and
was
told
the ones they had were flawed. I think a few on this ng had the
same
response. I checked again a couple of weeks ago and JR sent me one
of
the
new taps for a user trial. Works great, just like advertised and
apparently
they now have all the popular sizes in quantity.

No affiliation, just a happy customer

Damn, I hope you're right about the "they now have all the popular
sizes
in
quantity"....
I've had a 1-8 spindle tap on backorder for months and I'm moving on
October
12...


Mac

Follow up for those interested:
I exchanged emails with J.R. at Beall and found that while he had a
good
supply
of the 1 1/4" x 8 taps, the other sizes were not available..
He hoped to have them within a month..
Mac

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