Hi. I need to drill (tap?) a piece of 1/2 aluminum rod so that a #10-32x1/2" machine screw can be screwed into the hole/tap. I'm a novice but learning
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The DTAP-1032 included in this kit will tap a 10-32 hole. It is designed to tap mild steel.
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These are all-in-one taps for going through sheet or bar stock. I take it that you're looking to put a threaded hole into the end of a 1/2" aluminum rod (not a through hole at a tangent to its radius). For the hole a #21 drill size is optimal and then you will need a bottoming tap or at least a taper tap going a bit beyond your screw length. I would work up to the target drill size with a pilot hole after first using a punch on the center of the end of the rod stock. If you are doing this across the radius of the rod stock, then you will need something to keep the piece secure, use a punch to get a point where the drill bit won't walk, and if it were me I would drill a pilot hole first less than half the diameter of the all-in-one drill-tap. You will need to go slow with aluminum, do a bit of backing out to clear out chips and then carefully threading in again. Use cutting fluid while doing all of this in sparing amounts to help in getting well formed threads.
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This isn't the tool for that job. It's designed for sheet metal. You'll need a proper thread-making tap (Not a rethreading tap.)
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If you would be going into a piece of flat stock, I would say this tool would work, but round stock could be tricky. It would have to be drilled dead center or it may split on one side. Another thing is, I only ever used this tool / bit on 1/8" flat steel stock. Center punch the spot 1st and drill slow & straight.
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I believe it takes up to 1/4 inch bit. Anything larger than that , I'd use a power drill.
1786647
It is the end that is female threaded and you just put it in the drill. You could buy a short piece of threaded rod at the hardware store and screw it in and it would make the end smaller to fit in your drill. I use a very large drill because I have one.
1058646
you will need a hammer drill which you can rent and will need a blue screw called a TAP-CON , you can get theys at Home -depot
90124
It only takes a little bit in a couple of spots for it to fit in. I used a Dremel with a small grinding wheel. I would not try to drill it - even with a large bit, it would be overkill and you would be trying to drill in an awkward space. You should also consider spraying the bare metal after grinding to help protect it from corrosion.
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I recommend drilling a hole through the rod and into the bracket from the top down. You don't need to go into the bracket very far, 1/2" or less. Going too far may split the bracket. I would recommend using a screw instead of a nail.
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That could work with some drilling and fitting, but I have a simpler solution. I removed the screwdriver from the handle and in its socket put a 1/4 firesteel. I wrapped the ferro rod in a layer of PVC tape to get a friction fit and then tapped the rod in with a small piece of 1x1 wooden board. This works very well and leaves room for a bit of tinder such as a roll of,jute twine or some cotton balls.
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I used 1'' and 7/8'' and found that the 1 inch is the way to go..The 7/8'' way the exact size of the shaft and it essentially screwed it self in and took some muscle to do so. I used 1'' on my next 3 taps installed and the shank fell right in and tightened up nicely!!
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hard, hard question. You CAN chuck up a 1/2" drill bit in this machine. I think the problem will come in the drill speed. This machine DOES NOT SLOW DOWN much at all. the remarks of J. Sulivan are right on!! If I were trying this -- I would start with a small hole (1/16") and work my way up. Also you need to know that my experience in drilling glass is just about zero.
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It is for a 1/4" bolt & the thread count is 20 per inch. The actual hole is drilled with a #7 bit. The drill bit & tap is all in one in this kit. I love mine.
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It has been awhile, but if I remember right I went to ace hardware and got a longer screw that went through the square tube & into the other side of the handle by a 1/2". Then you put the handle on the square tube and drill through the tube and handle. Make sure you stop at 3/8 to 1/2" on the other side of handle. you just need enough for the screw to start. Also if you go bigger than the excisting hole the screw will strip. If you need something else you can email me at stollerfamily@netscape.com
1675534
I actually fastened the entire motor to an aluminum bar. When you open the motor up it has enough room to move to the side allowing you to drill into the back or sides as I did
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Take the bolts and nuts to any ACE or True Value Hardware stores. The folks there should be able to find equivalent sizes (if not identical threading) to replace the stock hardware with longer versions. Go with stainless steel if you can find it -- the few bucks extra will be worth it once you see how quick regular steel hardware can rust (and forced to replace it over and over). Cheers and all the best, -Rob
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If you are talking about the two by the mixture screw, they are drilled but not big enough to tap a 8/32 thread. You need a #29 bit. hope this helps.
611983
My husband measured the bit he will be using to drill the holes for my pulls, and he said it takes a 5/32 drill bit, or if you want the hole a little larger, use 11/64 bit size. Hope this helps!
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Kind of, you need a stainless steel bushing (http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword;=bushing&ca;tegory_id=0&product;_id=71) a letter H drill bit, a M8 1.25 pitch tap (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXK8MGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1), good coolant and a steady hand. Brass would be much easier to drill and tap (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-Male-x-1-4-in-Female-NPT-Coupler-HDA30300AV/100081876). Good luck!
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If it is, you can buy an adapter sleeve that goes in the hole where the threaded shank goes. Its a short (about 1/2 in) round sleeve that fits snugly inside the hole and reduces the hole diameter to the shank diameter. I have seen them at auto parts stores and Wal-Mart. They are very low cost. Or if you have a piece of pipe the right size, you could cut off a piece and make your own. Good luck!