[turbo2ltr]

So my machine uses BT35 which is/isn't hard to find. I've got some good deals on ebay and in one of those deals I got this brand new Nikken tapping head for $30.





My question is....what the heck to I put in it to hold the taps? I have yet to see any "inserts" that would apparently go in this unit.

TIA,
Mike

[Fabio1]

Nikken is a Lyndex product (GOOD STUFF!)They carry the collets you are looking for.I beleive that holder is only good for 3 or 4 tap sizes and is a floating type head.Here is a link to the site
http://www.lyndexnikken.com/prod_sta...er&position=25
If you you are in Canada I can give you the name of a good sales guy who can definitly help u out,just pm me
Cheers

[gridley51]

Looks as though it could be a Bilz system collet.You would need to check sizes.

[turbo2ltr]

Thanks for the info! This helped a lot. I couldn't seem to find what I needed on the nikken site. it helps to know they are called tap collets!

Thanks,
-mike