1/2-18 Left Hand Tap Source

Killerpee · 08-14-2007, 02:39 PM

I'm looking for a LH 1/2-18 Tap to use a few times..any ideas on a good source?? My local tool dealer can get me one for 30$..I'm thinking I can find it cheaper than that. Thanks

SPEEDCRAVIN · 08-14-2007, 03:46 PM

shane there is an aircraft tool supply / machine shop supply house that has a lot and I meen a lot of used dies, drill bits, mill and lathe parts and that kind of thing...

From 75 take beltline to the east, go past the Richardson police department on the left (you been there???)

continue east for another 500 to 600 yard cause you will be in a older residential area. On your left in the first little strip mall it is on the very end... They will have what you want. It may be used but they sharpen everything they sell and it is good stuff... I think you would be able to pick one up for 10 or 15 bucks... SOrry I dont remember the name. You could call my old shopforeman (Mark) at Huffines and he could tell you thier name and give them a call to make sure they have it but the visit in that place is worth the drive... I never get out of there under 50 bucks...

Yourwelcome, JOSH

Jeepermat · 08-14-2007, 04:58 PM

When I bought my 3/4 LH tap I went to a local tooling place. The guy was into Jeeps, so he gave it to me at cost. $24

speedo · 08-14-2007, 05:26 PM

Since UNC for 1/2" is 13 and UNF for 1/2" is 20 what are you using that will require a LH 1/2" x 18?

olchev4x4 · 08-15-2007, 08:35 AM

Yea..check you pitch. Thats a odd size.
1/2-13
1/2-20
1/2-28
But no 1/2-18 that i see

PTSchram · 08-15-2007, 08:53 AM

Fellas! Bastard thread pitches abound. A very popular pitch for 1/2" is 12 TPI for machine tool builders. Think about the lead of a 12 pitch screw!

Killerpee · 08-15-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olchev4x4

Yea..check you pitch. Thats a odd size.
1/2-13
1/2-20
1/2-28
But no 1/2-18 that i see

Good call guys. Its 1/2 -20 LH..its for a 1/2 heim.

beartj · 08-15-2007, 10:39 AM

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3106...tml?itemNo=tap

I used that brand of tap to make a small run of tie-rods for some jeeps in our club. Worked fine for limited use but I can definitely tell the difference b/w those and the taps we have at the shop that were designed for 500k cycles.

ronnie bennett · 08-15-2007, 02:30 PM

msc will have it ship it overnight

James_Fendley · 08-19-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronnie bennett

msc will have it ship it overnight

X2

Use them all the time. At work and at my shop at home.

JeepinDoug · 08-19-2007, 05:33 PM

J&L industrial online, the "value" taps rock.

08-14-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
Killerpee Rock God Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14712 Location: Texas Posts: 1,577	1/2-18 Left Hand Tap Source I'm looking for a LH 1/2-18 Tap to use a few times..any ideas on a good source?? My local tool dealer can get me one for 30$..I'm thinking I can find it cheaper than that. Thanks __________________ Needed: Volvo chromo portal gears

08-14-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
SPEEDCRAVIN Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30432 Location: Ozarks (NWA) Posts: 1,571	shane there is an aircraft tool supply / machine shop supply house that has a lot and I meen a lot of used dies, drill bits, mill and lathe parts and that kind of thing... From 75 take beltline to the east, go past the Richardson police department on the left (you been there???) continue east for another 500 to 600 yard cause you will be in a older residential area. On your left in the first little strip mall it is on the very end... They will have what you want. It may be used but they sharpen everything they sell and it is good stuff... I think you would be able to pick one up for 10 or 15 bucks... SOrry I dont remember the name. You could call my old shopforeman (Mark) at Huffines and he could tell you thier name and give them a call to make sure they have it but the visit in that place is worth the drive... I never get out of there under 50 bucks... Yourwelcome, JOSH __________________ [B][SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]WWW.ANVILRECOVERY.COM[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] GOT TULIP? yep and he's GOT HIPPIE!!! [SIZE="3"]CHECK OUT MY SHOP BUILD WITH APARTMENT[/SIZE] [url]http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589523[/url] Last edited by SPEEDCRAVIN; 08-14-2007 at 03:47 PM.

08-14-2007, 04:58 PM	#3
Jeepermat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67907 Location: DBQ, IA Posts: 1,960	When I bought my 3/4 LH tap I went to a local tooling place. The guy was into Jeeps, so he gave it to me at cost. $24 __________________ 67' Jeepster

08-14-2007, 05:26 PM	#4
speedo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23262 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 850	Since UNC for 1/2" is 13 and UNF for 1/2" is 20 what are you using that will require a LH 1/2" x 18? __________________ The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. --Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)

08-15-2007, 08:35 AM	#5
olchev4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95408 Location: Coatesville PA Posts: 69	Yea..check you pitch. Thats a odd size. 1/2-13 1/2-20 1/2-28 But no 1/2-18 that i see __________________ Randy 1972 Blazer

08-15-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In the office writing letters to Land Rover's attorney, trying to stay in business, Posts: 8,178	Fellas! Bastard thread pitches abound. A very popular pitch for 1/2" is 12 TPI for machine tool builders. Think about the lead of a 12 pitch screw! __________________ Wrenchin' to riches!

08-15-2007, 10:39 AM	#8
beartj Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30026 Location: Kokomo, IN / WV Posts: 935	http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3106...tml?itemNo=tap I used that brand of tap to make a small run of tie-rods for some jeeps in our club. Worked fine for limited use but I can definitely tell the difference b/w those and the taps we have at the shop that were designed for 500k cycles. __________________ PORCer Fuggy The Coyote Last edited by beartj; 08-15-2007 at 10:43 AM.

08-15-2007, 02:30 PM	#9
ronnie bennett Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47944 Posts: 180	msc will have it ship it overnight

08-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#11
JeepinDoug Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 13028 Location: So.S.F., CA Posts: 3,130	J&L industrial online, the "value" taps rock. __________________ I may lack much in way of integrety but I make up for it with pure denial. [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377480][B][COLOR="Red"]Malvado Grande #1[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

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