Back to the OP. Paul, since you want a tap to make home made wooden
faceplates, why not make a home made tap? Nothing more than a bolt same
size as the lathe's spindle and as hard as you can find. Grind 3 narrow
slots lengthwise a little deeper than the threads and sharpen the edges
with a file. Viola! It's a tap and good enough for wood and most
woodturners.


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