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  1. #1
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    Question Choosing a tapping head

    Hi
    Can any one please advise on which tapping head to go for.
    I am using a Bridgeport 1 MK11 on iso 30.
    I have been sent a Dormer tapper but the taps are solid drive with no clutch so think i will send back, dont want broken taps at the end of a job.

    Cheers Chris.

  2. #2
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    I use a tapmatic 30x - http://www.tapmatic.com/prod_xseries.html

    I picked up a used one, and it works great. I use it in a Jet mill for taping 1/4-20 threads in acrylic. They have auto-reversing as well as normal models.

    The 30x is auto-reversing, has a clutch, and a micro-adjustment feature.

    Zeph

  3. #3
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    I've got 4 units from TapMatic. Don't use them alot but they are great. And you can't beat the support you get from them.

  4. #4
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    I use the TapMatic reversing units and love'm. I go down to 2-56 with them.

  5. #5
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    Wink

    Cheers guys looks like im gona find me a tapmatic.

  6. #6
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    I've got several Tapmatics also.
    I would suggest you get The "R" series as they will tap both right hand and left hand, all in one unit.
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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