Tapping a hole

Started by Bill B, July 25, 2017, 01:03:34 AM

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Midway Tommy

That looks like it could be a handy little set. The burnisher looks especially nice for getting the hole started in the center of the shaft.
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



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STRIPER LOU

I like Adam's suggestion. If you have a center punch, I would definitely use it. you can actually move the punch mark around until you get it centered as close as possible on the bad screw.

You don't need to bother with a starting tap but a couple of gun taps will do the trick. If you need to get close to the bottom once you have it re-tapped, you can take one of the gun taps and grind the bottom back a bit and use it as a bottoming tap. Put the taps in your box as I always find them useful for chasing threads on other reel projects.

As for heli coils they definitely have their place but I only use them as a last resort when all other options fail.

Don't be afraid to lube that tap up and take your time.

Good luck,  ..  Lou

Wally15

Oops!
Is that the Baja I sent you, Bill?
Sorry about that. But you DID say you wanted a "project" reel. :)
Mike
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Bill B

No worries Mike, having fun on the project.  A good technical departure from the run of the mill clean and re-assembly.  ;)   Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!