How to tap threads using a drill

[hueybui]

Thanks! Simple, but so useful!! It’s the little details about doing small things like this that are super useful!

[Shazzkid]

I love tapping using a drill, it lets me practice removing broken taps

[JeepMan]

Thank you!! I tried drilling/tapping a whole yesterday, and the spot is so tight I cant fit a tap wrench inside well, which essentially screwed up my work. I've gotten a size larger tap and drill bit, and now I am more confident because I know the drill will fit perfectly. Thanks again!!

[kingcavalera]

So the critical point is setting the drill torque..
very handy, thank you

[marcoantoniomejiamedina]

Finally someone who knows wtf is up! Thanks man for sharing. Appreciate your knowledge

[Pantorouter]

very good video and i like it alot. i also do most of tapping using drill machine same like you.if you will use spiral tap then it would be more fast.they don't stuck like hand tap so you can go all the way without getting back.

[iwantosavemoney]

i look forward to seeing them and learning new things. i built a forge and bought a anvil. i plan on learning new skills to save money. i think it is good because you can build tools better than you can buy them with higher qulity for about the same price as cheap made tools. it beats trying to find nice older tools 2nd hand and you never know when or if you are going to find the item you are looking for.

[Drmanbearpig]

If you want to tap a hole that doesn't go completely through the metal plate, would there be any difference in the process?

[superdau]

Oh, forget the comment I just made on your video about tapping acrylic, where I talked about using a cordless drill instead of a tap wrench. You're already doing it (as should be expected of an ultimate handy man ;) ).
Another good addition: put the cordless drill into a drill stand. No crooked threads that way and applying even (or no) pressure is very easy with it.

[thekevinwang]

Really great, clear, and informative video! Thanks!

[gekkomaster]

nice instructional video you got there :)

at work were normally not so carefull when tapping, having the drill in "drill" mode or no torque limit and just go for it .P for holes 16mm and bigger we use taps welded on 1/2" sockets and an impact wrench.

[ultimatehandyman]

@ Jerry Maguire
 
would it be okay to use this method for a m8x1.25

Yes, as long as the drill is powerful and you use the drills torque control correctly.

[weborderaccounts]

very nice vid! how do you know what size drill bit to use as a pilot?

[LMF]

I also think the taps have some limited ability to self-center if the misalignment is slight. The first ever time I tapped a hole it was by hand and I didn't use a tap guide - and the thread still came out perfect - so if I could do it OK with zero practice then there must be something in the taps themselves to cancel out misalignments regardless of operator skill.

[jmar]

Looks like a great way to break a tap.

[TheWoodWerker]

Wow! I never thought of using a drill to tap! I'll be trying this method. I will definitely be careful! Thank you for taking the time to make, and post this and other videos! Have a Super Blessed

[RGOdenJr]

Thank you for the vid. How do you Tap a 2 inch diameter pipe for about 6 inches? I'm trying something new with a walking cane I am wanting to make and this would help.

[gekkomaster]

cordless drill, or drill press works perfectly to thread, if you're a little carefull :P

i tried out our new portable magnet base drill at work the other day.
ended up drilling and threading 24 M36 holes with it. at about 8minutes per hole.
works quite well, but it's a lot of work drilling with manual feed.

[David-ygtf]

If taping a single hole smaller than 6mm on an expensive part, avoid a drill as they may break tap due to human error...With more experience all drill tapping is fine.

[Nitricthunder]

@ultimatehandyman Taps are made of carbide, not hardened steel.