It’s a thread mill, not a tap, the grooves are horizontal. It technically is possible to cut an external thread with a tap.
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MML@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Why are they cutting external threads with a tap, I don’t even think that’s physically possible.
hOrni@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
danekrae@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I once made worm gears using a M10x1 tap in a manual lathe.
turdburglar@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
i once made a worm bin using box joints in spruce
MML@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Well TIL, not a machinist so I’ve only ever really used taps and dies.
hOrni@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I am, and I really can add anything to the conversation, so thanks for the opportunity.
usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
Can you add a chamfer?
JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
What can you add to my engine to increase the displacement?
Wilzax@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s not, but it looks cool!
CelloMike@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You can also use a tap as a lathe threading tool if it’s got the tooth spacing you want, and the diameter is bigger than any of the dies you have
Real machinists will be sad with you if you do this