HFS
Well Known Member
Here is a hand tap handle I modified to use a lathe tailstock as a centering device. Very helpful when trying to tap threads along the centerline of anything that may be chucked in a lathe.
My tailstock happens to have an MT2 taper, which is what the alignment "sleeve" is welded to - I have also used a 1/2" bolt or rod in a drill chuck in the tailstock. Either way works.
I know these are available commercially, but if you already have a tap handle, it can be modified at almost no cost.
HFS
My tailstock happens to have an MT2 taper, which is what the alignment "sleeve" is welded to - I have also used a 1/2" bolt or rod in a drill chuck in the tailstock. Either way works.
I know these are available commercially, but if you already have a tap handle, it can be modified at almost no cost.
HFS