Sheared tap

Edited: 2/17/2007 7:34:22 PM by toreadorxlt

I have seen "easy outs" are also refered to as "tap extractors" they should work.

Im sure you know how to tap a hole, but make sure you use lots of fluid, and back it out after every 1/4 - 1/2 turn to break the chip. I don't really break many taps since I have learned this.

Last one i destroyed it complete and used a air chissel. Not the best way, but at 2-3am, it worked fine.

Originally posted by toreadorxlt



Edited: 2/17/2007 7:34:22 PM by toreadorxlt

I have seen "easy outs" are also refered to as "tap extractors" they should work.

Im sure you know how to tap a hole, but make sure you use lots of fluid, and back it out after every 1/4 - 1/2 turn to break the chip. I don't really break many taps since I have learned this.

Yeah I know this trick. I generally don't break taps ever, especially not in an 11 guage Toyota frame. But I think I got a bad tap. I was missing a 5/16" fine thread tap so I bought one at the hardware store. First time I use it it snaps off about 1.5 threads in. Next time I will go to fastenal and get a nice one. Never had a problem with theirs.

Rather than trying to tap a hole in your thin frame you should look in to "Nut Sert", they are like a rivet, you drill a hole, thread the desired nut sert on to the special tool, insert it in to hole and crimp it down like a rivet. Works awesome and you have 1/4" of threads or so, rather than one or two threads you get when tapping the frame. They are aluminium, so they dont rust.