Everything you need to know about drilling and tapping holes | DIY

We’ve all given that small, non-load-bearing bolt just “one last turn,” which results in hours of regret and a mess of stripped-out threads. Well, fear not, we have just the video for you. If you want a quick three-step video on drilling and tapping holes, this ain’t it. In this video, Davin covers everything you need to know when drilling and tapping holes: essential tools, thread types, thread design, thread tolerances, and yes, the step-by-step process of drilling and tapping.
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Contents of this video
0:00 Intro
0:12 Recommended tools
1:33 Design of a bolt
4:29 How to use the tools
6:40 Determining thread size
7:55 Reading a tap and die chart
9:22 What drill bit you need
10:33 Drilling the hole (hand tools)
12:18 Prepping the hole
12:40 How a tap works
13:07 Tapping the hole
15:50 Finished product
16:04 Tapping on a drill press
20:15 Minimal tools needed

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[christophersparkman]

This no-frills, no gimmicks, no special effects style of video just earned my subscribe. Thanks Hagerty. Looking forward to more legit content.

[victordipersia]

Dude... a lot of people know their stuff and make videos on YT showing what they know but "teaching" through good communication is a skill that very few posses.
YOU BELONG IN THE CIRCLE SIR !

[autka_me]

Just my two cents on the subject, that I've learned the hard way over the years:
- T-handle if you can fit it in is best way to drive the tap for two major reasons: it's easier to see if it goes straight and it's harder to break the tap because you don't apply side force like with ratchet.
- It's handy to have some kind of small machinist square to check if you starting straight. Especially for thread that will go deep into the element and you don't have/cannot use drill press with spring loaded tap center.
- And as much as power-taping seems appealing because it's fast and almost effortless - sometimes it's the fastest way to spend next two days trying to get broken tap out ;)

[dougrobinson]

I use a drill press for tapping whenever I can. My tip is if you have a cheap belt-driven press, pull the belt off, and turn the drill press with the belt pulley above the drill chuck. That way, you can back the tap and feel if the tap is taking too much torque to turn. Don't forget to unplug that drill press before you touch the belt or pulleys. Always, always, always wear goggles or a face shield when tapping. When a tap shatters, it will throw tiny and sharp shards of extremely hard metal. Nice video with great explanations of thread dimensions.

[bassinbillRC]

As I was installing a class 3 Hitch on my Kia Sorento I discovered the four threaded holes in the bottom of the frame rail were bunged up from rust. One trip to Ace hardware to buy a n M10 by 1.25 thread pitch tap, a tap handle and cutting oil saved the day. I followed the instructions this gentleman proposed. In between tapping the individual holes I used brake cleaner to clean off all the shavings on the tap before using it for the next hole. The supplied hardware now has attached my hitch to the frame because of this video and my purchases from Ace hardware. Thank you Hagerty for uploading this informative video.

[araldmax]

Dang, your good at explaining how to tap. True professional, no gimmicks. You went head on with your explanation, no beating around the bush, straight shooter I meant it in a good way. I give you 3 thumbs up. 👍👍👍!!!

[zohaibsarfraz]

It was one of the most informative and comprehensive crash courses I have ever seen. Covered everything in a few minutes. Thank you, sir 😊

[LloydGM]

Perfect for amateurs like myself: clear, short but detailed, and to the point. I really appreciate the great advice you worked in, too. Many thanks!
PS I especially appreciate talking about threads at the beginning. That helps we who want to learn more than just how-to steps. /cheer

[josephtoala]

When they started explaining more of these tools I immediately subscribed! It was extremely easier for me to understand on campus/job when talking about measurements!

[thGloryMonday]

heres a tip for tightening a drill chuck when the bit spins in the chuck, tighten chuck in all three holes then back to the one u started with

[MrTexasDan]

Great how-to!

A couple of tips from an ex-machinist:
1) Like Davin says - chamfer your holes, preferably out to just over the major diameter of the thread. This makes for a clean finished look, and prevents sharp threads above the surface which will pull out.
2) In a drill press, instead of center punching, use a "center drill" to start the hole before drilling. This bit will locate the hole, and provide the chamfer in one operation.

[pnmacdonald]

I've never done this before. Of the 6 or 7 videos I watched, yours was the most complete and interesting to watch. Plenty of explanations as to why it was done a particular way as well as what not to do. Great job. The video and audio quality were perfect, as well.

[rogjackson]

Extremely valuable content!! If Davin had a TV show, I'd watch it like clockwork twice. Maybe more. Great video!

[stevenclarke]

Excellent presentation, I haven’t done any metalworking since leaving school a few years ago, and I just wanted to refresh how to tap a hole before actually doing it.
Great job many thanks.

[TJDST]

Absolutely great lesson! Thank you. The only, only, thing that I would add is that PATIENCE is absolutely required!

[madeleinesutherland]

Ha! I'm in the lab construction business rather than the car business, and this video was very helpful information! You never know how many ways the content you put on YouTube can be useful.

[sheeeple]

Thanks for the guide! I just drilled and tapped my first hole and it felt so good when the bolt went in perfectly. 😆

[DirtZen]

YouTube University for the win. Really awesome detailed video. Thank you!

[ah]

Thanks. Your tutorial was better than most I ever received at the University

[omarshanab]

The video explanation is very useful for beginners