Amazing how many problems can be solved while mulling them over for a day or two. I never had that luxury working, but now that I tinker in retirement it is evident on how true it is. Most of my best ideas come to me while I lie in bed for a few minutes after waking up.Just take your time, man. Keep that frustration in check, or walk away 'til "later".
And at least there, you can work from both sides, as needed.
Glad to hear the happy ending. Looking forward to seeing how it worked.I was able to get the tap out without messing the threads up and finished tapping the rest of the action.
It was not a conventional method and I made a video that I will post after I get some time to edit it all together.
I’m not sure about the tap, but try using boelube next text.
Dan, Which boelube is the best one for tapping? I looked it up and there are many different types.I’m not sure about the tap, but try using boelube next text.
Sorry, Wrong Dan, I was addressing Dan Schenk, Thanks though.I don’t know anything about boelube but a gallon jug of molybdenum saved my butt (and taps) on many occasions. Danny
The pink tub, kinda waxyDan, Which boelube is the best one for tapping? I looked it up and there are many different types.
Cool, ThanksThe pink tub, kinda waxy
Same questionDan, Which boelube is the best one for tapping? I looked it up and there are many different types.
It melts during the summer, but I’ve had a really good luck with it in the aviation fieldCool, Thanks
Everything melts in Las Vegas!It melts during the summer, but I’ve had a really good luck with it in the aviation field