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  1. #1
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    Power tapping without reversible drill press

    Hi all,

    We you make a CNC you need to tap. If your drill press is like mine, unreversible spindle, there is an amazing device that is a great help for tapping but needs some care. I make a video about it:



    Hope it will help.

    Laurent.
    Laurent :-)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G2d7SQiT2E

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurent_parti View Post
    Hi all,

    We you make a CNC you need to tap. If your drill press is like mine, unreversible spindle, there is an amazing device that is a great help for tapping but needs some care. I make a video about it:



    Hope it will help.

    Laurent.
    I hope you are posting this as a learning tool for beginners and not as some new technology. Our Grandfathers used tapping heads. Google "Procunier".

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    Re: Power tapping without reversible drill press

    hy, nice answer juergenwt ... this thread gave me an idea : i think i will broadcast the cameras around here, just for fun

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