Forum topic by Woodknack | posted 04-21-2015 08:10 PM | 976 views | 0 times favorited | 6 replies | ![]() |
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04-21-2015 08:10 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: tap beall Edit; let me rephrase—- Does the Beall tap have any benefits over a regular tap for metal? -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
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#1 posted 04-21-2015 08:14 PM |
It really just depends on the shape of the threads. If the threads are normal UN-shaped threads, a metal tap will work fine. If they are square or acme threads, you would need the appropriate thread shape tap. Never used a Beall tap, so I can’t really offer any specific advice here. -- Brian T. - Exact science is not an exact science |
#2 posted 04-21-2015 08:30 PM |
For wood? I’ve never used anything but regular taps – from 3/4”-10 for my lathe spindle down to #8-32 for set screws – and haven’t had any problems. But the Beall taps have more flutes – 5 or 6 compared to the 4 on regular taps, so maybe they are better for wood (less tear-out maybe?), I dunno. I personally would just use a regular tap since they do work fine and can be used in both wood and metal. Cheers, -- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable |
#3 posted 04-21-2015 08:45 PM |
I don’t see any reason why ordinary metal taps won’t work. I have two Beall taps and both have four flutes. -- Gerry -- "I don't plan to ever really grow up ... I'm just going to learn how to act in public!" |
#4 posted 04-21-2015 08:46 PM |
Rick There is a little difference between a metal and wood tap and I have the Beall 1×8 and 1 1/4×8 taps and they work great for threading wood blocks right to the headstock. -- Please help me help other Vets click..> http://www.gofundme.com/m1abko.....It is always the right time, to do the right thing. |
#5 posted 04-23-2015 06:10 PM |
The Beall tap has a truncated thread form. Metal taps have a sharp vee thread form, which is too fragile for a wood thread. Larger Beall taps come with a removable pilot that centers the tap in the pre-drilled hole. Metal taps work fine in very hard woods like Maple. |
#6 posted 04-23-2015 08:01 PM |
I saw that pilot bearing, looks sweet but no mention of it on their website. Honestly their website needs an update badly. The pictures are tiny and information is scant. -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
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