tapping threads in stainless steel
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Re: tapping threads in stainless steel
This is good. Thanks for the advice. I've gotten the tap (and a spare), and hope to get to this stage of the project in a few days. Will report back afterwards.
Now, the tap has a funny square end on it... think Vice Grips will hold it?
Now, the tap has a funny square end on it... think Vice Grips will hold it?
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Originally Posted by formula31
Hehe, hope you were joking. Use tap handle only.
Family thing has come up, and I'm going to have to leave town. This delays installing my bolsters, but I will report back afterwards. Thanks again, all.
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Re: tapping threads in stainless steel
Why don't you just through bolt them? You'll just need one of those 6' long drill bits the electricans use.
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Originally Posted by Cord
Why don't you just through bolt them? You'll just need one of those 6' long drill bits the electricans use.
Besides, where would I find a 1/4-20X24" stainless steel bolt?