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Tapping Scope base Screws... what am I doing wrong?
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<blockquote data-quote="joshua99ta" data-source="post: 1088733" data-attributes="member: 21026"><p>I didn't use a fixture to drill and tap. I use a magnetic level with a v cut in it to help get it straight. I know its not ideal but it has worked for years. I'm looking at some fixtures to help keep it straight. I'll never attempt it on stainless again but carbon steel I'm not scared of. </p><p> </p><p>I was not using a 2 flute tap. I'm going to look more into some better taps. These were from brownells. </p><p> </p><p>I'm no machinist at all. Never messed with a lathe or mill. However I am looking into purchasing both. I've just got to get a shop built that's large enough to handle the extra room needed for both machines. Between my dad and I we have already filled a 50x70. I've got friends willing to teach me the ropes. I might eventually be able to get my hands on a late member of LRH's old mill and lathe.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I used a #28 drill bit. </p><p> </p><p>I don't believe the metal got hot. I kept it lubed and it drilled soo easily.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joshua99ta, post: 1088733, member: 21026"] I didn't use a fixture to drill and tap. I use a magnetic level with a v cut in it to help get it straight. I know its not ideal but it has worked for years. I'm looking at some fixtures to help keep it straight. I'll never attempt it on stainless again but carbon steel I'm not scared of. I was not using a 2 flute tap. I'm going to look more into some better taps. These were from brownells. I'm no machinist at all. Never messed with a lathe or mill. However I am looking into purchasing both. I've just got to get a shop built that's large enough to handle the extra room needed for both machines. Between my dad and I we have already filled a 50x70. I've got friends willing to teach me the ropes. I might eventually be able to get my hands on a late member of LRH's old mill and lathe. I used a #28 drill bit. I don't believe the metal got hot. I kept it lubed and it drilled soo easily. [/QUOTE]
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