RDub99

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Does anyone know where I can get the tool to tap a hole for a bolt? I need to tap one for a 12mm bolt.. I tried home depot but they didn't have it.. anyone know off hand if CT would have it or any other place for that matter? Also, I think it's fairly straight forward but do any of you have any tips before I get started on this?

imported_95bluelx

CT should have something, if not Carquest has several tap and die kits

The G2 Racer

CT.

Has to be the right pitch too don't forget.

Turbo4U

princess auto

Younes Si

RONA

Gunmetalef

CT has it.. get the whole kit worth it never gonna know when you need it

RDub99

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Nice, thanks for all the help.. I'll check it out tomorrow.

SnOO-sNoo

12mm is a metric size so make sure you get the pitch right... For internal thread, the tap drill size has to be smaller. Let me know if you need help with calculations

imported_GoldBadge

Should have gotten this during father's day sale week...soooo much cheaper. But ya, buy a whole set. More tools the better.

imported_kIeRaN

as for tips, make sure to use some tapping oil. turn it 1/2 a turn and then go back a quarter of a turn. Keep doing that till your all the way through. oh yeah, and make sure u wear safety goggles

imported_zhu

o.O safety goggles when tapping? in case bits of metal come shooting out?

The G2 Racer

I've tapped many a whole manually, no need for goggles.

On a lathe....different story.

imported_BoOsTd

how to tap a hole ... Lots of lube is key

RDub99

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hahaha I knew that would come out eventually

anyhow, I got a 46 pc. kit at CT today for $60.. reg. $150.. it was still on sale from last week

Do I have to use tapping oil? or can I just use any type or lubricant?

Younes Si

lol, nicely said

The G2 Racer

Tapping oil/fluid is best but I've used some good ol' 5w30 in a fix.