Self alining tap holder

[Captainleeward]

Self alining tap holder.

Made from CRS.

[DIYer]

hey capainleeward, can I bother you to show how this works? can't seem to understand how it self-aligns.

[Captainleeward]

Hi DIYer,
the picture does not show the depth which is 1 1/2 inch this allows the tap to stay in the vertical position during the tapping process.stops the wobble.

[kbalch]

Thanks capainleeward! I've added your Self-Aligning Tap Holder to our Machining and Tapping and Threading categories, as well as to your builder page: capainleeward's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Self-Aligning Tap Holder by capainleeward

tags: tapping, holder

[DIYer]

I see, thanks for the detail. Helped me visualize your tool better!

[Altair]

Simple and straightforward. I should make one of these.

[Captainleeward]

Hi Altair, yea just get some solid round steel and drill away. Well mark and center punch it first. HE HE