"Bob La Londe" wrote in
:

Another hand tapper tool.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tapper-46502.html

I don't think I would buy this one over the internet as it looks like
it could have some issues with the rear clamp on the rod, but that's
ok. Its listed as in store purchase only. LOL. Now if only the
local Harbor Fright store actually stocked much...

I like the Speed Wrench idea. Even with a tapping tool the speed
wrench might be a good modification.

I've had a US made one of these for years. It works well if you have a
lot of holes. The speed wrench handle is a help, but if you use it, you
want to bolt it on. It slips off pretty easily.

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=97045824

Just a bit more spendy than the Harbor Fright version...

I still tend to use my $27 Brownells tapping guide for most stuff (see
earlier post).

Doug White