Irwin 80213 #6x32 NC Tap/Drill Set
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I used it to make a machine screw with a 6/32 tread size.
I'm not sure what I'm saying. It served my purpose well. I didn't open the package because I didn't think it was important. Unlike a lot of garbage made in China, it's difficult.
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In 1/8" forged steel, I was able to drill three holes. Other people have complained about this tap, and I'm sure they took precautions, but ALL taps are prone to breaking, especially when:
- tapping a small hole (6-inch diameter) 32 is a small number)br>- Using steel or other hard materials (i. e. This one was actually a replacement for the one I had just broken while attempting to tap the same hole. My advice is as follows:
- Use the RIGHT drill bit (this one comes with it) to make the hole first. br>- Use plenty of lubricant and do so frequentlybr>- Tap slow. If you're tapping steel, you should only tap about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. 1/2 rotation at a time: tap a little, remove the tap, clean the hole, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. Rep 10 times more. as many times as you need
- Get rid of any old or dull taps. Allow it to go if it no longer cuts as well as it once did. Your time spent removing the broken tap is far more valuable than the $5 cost of a replacement tap.
I bought a set of no-name drill taps that didn't even come with a drill bit, and the drill bit snapped after only two uses. This Irwin took its place, and I was pleased to see that it came with a drill bit. Simply by looking at it, you can tell it's made of better materials. Thankfully, the Irwin did not break, and the drill bit that came with it made the job a lot easier. br>br>Do not skimp on quality and buy something that will break. I'm going to get an Irwin the next time I need something similar.
This tap with included drill bit (7/64") is suitable for soft metal, plastics, aluminum, and other similar materials; however, DO NOT use the included drill bit to tap extremely hard steel - because after you've drilled the hole, you'll break the tap. Instead, you'll need a drill bit with a larger diameter - I'd suggest using a drill with a diameter ranging from 32 to 1/8". This will make working with the tap a lot easier, and it will reduce the chances of it breaking. Later on, you'll be able to thank me.
I haven't been particularly impressed with Irwin tools in general. I bought a set of Irwin spade bits that had dull and crooked points, as well as dull cutting edges. They were returned to the shop. Irwin chisels would be useless in this situation. Nonetheless, I gambled on this drill and tap set because I only needed to drill and tap two holes in relatively soft aluminum, and I didn't want to spend more on the drill and tap than the device I was repairing. They worked well for that, but I'd be hesitant to use them for anything more demanding.
The first time you use it, it breaks. I was just tapping some 1/8" steel to see what I could come up with. Drilled a hole and used a lot of tapping fluid to fill it. After about two threads (yes, I was reversing direction every 1/4 or 1/3 turn), the tap broke off. The broken tap had to be yanked out of the hole with a lot of effort. What a hassle. br>br>I went to Home Depot and bought a Dewalt tap (which didn't look any better in the first place in terms of finish and quality) and had no problems tapping several holes after that. I used to think Irwin was a good brand, but this faucet is ridiculously cheap. quality.
I recently repaired a property that had a series of electric cajas with tornillos that were a little more delgados than normal, so I bought this grifo llave with his manija par and corrected the errors without having to use any other type of tornillos. Unfortunately, the technician who assisted me damaged a few with the standard trick of using tornillos for wood.
For 37 years, I worked as a mechanic, drilling and taping numerous holes. This set performed as expected. It creates a hole, which the tap fills with threads. I had no trouble repairing my security cage and drilling and taping several holes.
In the first hole, the drill broke in some low-cost aluminum from Home Depot. I eventually found myself at an industrial tool supply, where I purchased a better drill bit. When I got home, I quickly drilled a hole in the super soft aluminum and inserted the tap. The thing EXPLODED after a quarter turn. There were shards all over the place.
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