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Reliable and inexpensive tap wrench suggestions pls

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:09 PM

I have a T-handle that fits my three flute 2-56 taps. I do not remember where I bought it, and I cannot find another that will chuck down small enough to grab a 2-56 tap.

It does make life easier.

-Kevin

Living the dream.

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Posted by tstage on Sunday, November 8, 2020 9:47 PM

FWIW: For tapping a 2-56 screw into a bolster or draft gear box, I don't even bother with a tap and just use a screwdriver, as the metal screw will cut the threads into the plastic hole.  And I've never had an issue with the screw going in crooked.

Tom

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