Metal Lathe Tutorial 17: Taps And Dies

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[dismalfist]

I'm binge-watching these. I don't even have a lathe.

[alanwilliamson]

As usual I'm about 4 yrs behind, but thanks so much for this video it has opened up another avenue with my little machine.

[keithdavis]

This woman really knows her stuff. I'm just now getting back into this after a 45(!) year hiatus as a two-year apprentice. What I really like, compared to some of better Youtube channels on science and technology, is that she not only knows what she's doing (many do), but understands the physics/dynamics correctly (most don't). I really appreciate her getting me back up to some kind of speed.

[jonasghafur]

for anyone watching in germany or in another country where knuth machine tools are distributed, they sell a multifunctional tailstock holder that can adapt to 5, 6, 7 and 10mm taps as well as 16, 20, 25 and 30mm round dies with a morse taper on the other side. for what its worth, ive been very happy with mine.

[girliedog]

beautifully clear and not overspoken, thank you for sharing this with us

[timvivoda]

Your a fantastic engineering teacher .I'm a engineering trades person and your videos are fantastic the best on here I've learnt allot as you never stop learning Tim from Australia 🇦🇺.

[martinrandez]

Love all of your videos! I don't even own a lathe and yet I am totally drawn to learning about that wonderful piece of equipment. Your teaching style is flawless :)

[QUIROPTEROHOLLOW]

I remember Joe Pie. Making a tool for the dies, to use them with the running lathe. Awesome video as always Quinn!

[elgallodecente]

You are my first teacher in the world of lathe’s

[owenclark]

The other benefit to single point threading over taps/dies, is if you have to thread an oversized item - typical tap/die sets only go up to 1/2" (12mm) sizing, and larger taps and dies can be prohibitively expensive for the home hobbyist, especially if you only need to use it once or twice

[johnapel]

Another good video on the basics.
Loved the piston falling out sequence. Yes, I laughed out loud.
Thanks again for your work on the videos.
Meow.

[elgallodecente]

Your are excelent.teacher... congratulations!!! I love your Style of teach, is very clear & single

[ldmmmo]

I have watched from video 1 and ... You are just Amazing - So informative and well Spoken !! With love !!

[theot]

Got myself a mini metal lathe after having a 3D printer for a few years and now I’m binging these, I would be so lost without you 🙏🙏🙏

[vernonland]

Have learned more on this channel than my metal shop class back in 68. Great channel!

[JohnBare]

Another very clearly explained and informative beginners tutorial Quinn, keep on hacking Blondie!

[WorksbySolo]

Thanks for another note worthy tutorial. I’ve just added two more shop-made-tool projects to my list.

[kevinzucco]

Great video, thanks for the tip on using the correct drill size for metric taps.

[rpower]

Great video! I'm a fan of thorough ground up learning (or brushing up) on various topics of interest to me. Thank you for your efforts!

[josephdestaubin]

I have never considered turning the tap around together closer fit, but then what would one expect from a lowly woodworker who only owns dies so he can fix his wood tools when they break. Excellent tutorial! :)