tyconnell
Well Known Member
I don't own a set yet. I'm currently finishing up the left elevator on my -9A emp kit. So that the hardware would not get lost, I screwed in the trim cable cover plate, and two of the SS screw heads stripped during the process.
From what I gathered reading here, this is fairly common. The screwdriver I used was not so great. Ordered a Wiha PH #2 to see if those are worth it. Also, I will use Valve Grinding Compound on the threads which is supposed to help.
On to the question - the first thing I thought of when I stripped the heads was "these need to be tapped." I did some reading here on VAF, and there is a never-ending-debate regarding tapping plate nut vs. not.
I know what a tap and die set is used for in general, and there are a couple of posts by fellow VAFers who swear by having a set. But if you're not tapping narfed plate nuts, what tasks during the build are accomplished using a set?
From what I gathered reading here, this is fairly common. The screwdriver I used was not so great. Ordered a Wiha PH #2 to see if those are worth it. Also, I will use Valve Grinding Compound on the threads which is supposed to help.
On to the question - the first thing I thought of when I stripped the heads was "these need to be tapped." I did some reading here on VAF, and there is a never-ending-debate regarding tapping plate nut vs. not.
I know what a tap and die set is used for in general, and there are a couple of posts by fellow VAFers who swear by having a set. But if you're not tapping narfed plate nuts, what tasks during the build are accomplished using a set?