Fantastic....now all I need is a lathe and vertical mill, I have a few small taps and this small handle looks like it could be the beginning of something beautiful.
Thanks Joe, love this type of content. You use a lot of custom tooling in your videos and would appreciate any of this type of instruction showing the details of construction. The parallels you use in this video for instance. They seem simple enough but for a novice like me I benefit from observing your setups.
I always drill the bigger hole first when going 5XD or deeper. That way the smaller drill doesn't have the long travel in and out, in which there's the opportunity to pack with chips and break.
That's also a good approach for doing larger counterbores as it prevents the drill from snatching, especially good when drilling and counterboring brass.
I'm so glad that you are making these videos. This pandimic has put our backs against the wall. You have a great and clear explanation. I like the techniques that you use.
Joe, this is one of those fun shop projects that Metal Shop instructors love to include in their curriculum. It's also one of those tools that often finds its way into your hand. I have a hand full of tap wrenches but I know when it's a small hole to tap this little guy will be the tap wrench I grab! *Its delicate tactility jumps right off the screen!* Thanks! Wakodahatchee Chris
Awesome the v block parralels are a great idea........honestly this is my favorite type of content on your channel the everyday application stuff. Thanks for the heat treat advice.........see you on the next one
I like that design. I have a similar size Starrett that I like a lot. I will make multiples of this handle so that I can leave the popular sizes set up all the time.
I have hundreds of 1/4-20 blind holes to tap at work, made one yesterday with only a Atlas 618 lathe and a drill press with a cross feed vice. Thanks for the inspiration.
For a fast project it is very well thought out. Something so simple but most useful in the end. Out-friggen-standing! Thank you, getting one to go in toolbox.
Little set-screw tip: apply a drop of silver solder to the tip of the set screw. It's very grippy but soft and doesn't mar the tool. And if it deforms, it doesn't wipe out the threads when you take it out. Takes only a minute. NTE did it with set screws on their pillowblock bearings briefly way back, which is where I got the idea.
This handle utilizes a Cap screw because the drive hex is twice the size for better grip. As for the tip, just sand it to a nice 45 degree angle and the threads won't get damaged either. The silver solder is a good idea, so is a brass insert.
@@joepie221 Thank you. Yes, I've done the brass insert as well with great success. Simply drilling a hole, putting in a bit of round, and letting the first tightening swage it in there. I switched to this because it was faster for me. And you get to play with fire.
Thanks Joe. I have something similar that I have had for over 30 years. It is the T handle from a high pressure 1/4 inch stainless valve. It was already drilled and tapped like you did yours and I have used it thousands of times.
FYI, tap sizes up to and including #6 MS (Machine Screw) or M3.5 (metric) made to USA (ANSI) dimensions, have the same size shank and square, which is .141 diameter. The only thing that varies is the length. So your tap wrench will fit #6 as well. If you have small taps that have different dimensions for shank and length, these are likely German DIN dimensions and are in mm. Great little handle. Dave
Built mine Saturday .I have to say this handle is super sensitive i like it you can actually feel the spring in the tap . Def. helps to save small taps Thanks Joe.
Love that one of yours Joe. I do have one of similar size which I've had for decades - back in the UK a company "Eclipse" made a very handy small handle - it's served me well. Yours is much prettier :)
Lots of time here now, I watched this twice as I need to have one of these in my small tap container. I may try aluminum as I am going to try the Taig on this project first. Thanks for the tutoring Joe, much appreciated!
That's a nice little tool, I'm about to finally put a dro on my Bridgeport clone and I'll have to make one of these first just for some added safety to make sure I don't break a tap off in the machine
Well timed video. A couple days ago I had to use a M2.5x0.45 tap into 4140 and used a pin vice because I had nothing else. I'll be whipping one of these up today! Cheers!
@@joepie221 it's so cute but worked great!. I'm leagues off your skill but every day in the shop makes me a little better. Thanks so much for your dedication in sharing your knowledge.
I saw this the other day and didn't have time to comment. While I was out at a friends shop I made one of these from, you guessed it, A gr 8 bolt. His ancient 3 speed belt drive lathe only turns automotive armatures and alternator rotors so it is different to see steel cuttings on the tray. Of course high speed tooling works best. What a little beauty.. As you say the feedback is great. Thanks a bunch. This was fun. Now I have to make another one as my partner fell in love with it so it lives in his tool box now, LOL.
Quick update, Joe. My students are really enjoying your videos as part of their online learning when we have to close campus during this pandemic. I appreciate the effort you put into creating this content and it gives me the opportunity to cover additional methods and techniques we probably wouldn't cover during the ten months I have to teach them the basics of manual machining. Thanks for your hard work and stay safe out there.
I found it works better to drill and tap the hole first before you turn down the outside. That way the collet has a better grip and won’t slip when tapping and I used an 8/32 screw. Thanks neat project!
I just made one of these from 316 Stainless. It turned out to be 40 grams lighter (18 grams) than my next smallest tap handle. A Starrett 93-A I can already tell this will save plenty of taps! Thanks!
Now that you have finally answered THAT question I hope you are planning to put a permanent link to this video in all your future descriptions, because you KNOW people are going to keep asking about it!
Nice looking piece, Joe! Usefulness is the only thing that outpaces the simplicity and looks! I think I'll knock out several of these the next time I fire up my lathe! Thanks for another great video! 👍
Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was wondering how I was going to replace my broken China handles without a mill. Realize from your video that I was over thinking the flat and v opening. From your design, I can make the entire thing on my lathe.
Thanks for sharing those details. I have been wanting to make one since I saw you using one a few weeks ago on your 1:12 lathe build. Several nuggets in here that I would not have thought of (until I had to make a 2nd one LOL)
Lol funny you made this video. I went and made one as soon as it saw it in the earlier installment. Already used it several times. Totaly worth the time to make!!
Yeah buddy, I have confidence, what I need now is a decent DRO, not a glass version and dont need a screen in Micro's. Seen too many engine blocks being honed. Was a service technician on engine cells. Now I want to do hobby projects my friend 🙄.
Hey guy , Andy Szat... here I just happened to come across your videos. I worked with you back at Marlboro Tool in the late 80's., great deal that you started your own shop. Nice tap handle, I made something similar back in the 80's very handy. Good videos Joe
Wow. Andy S. ( I originally said 'Z') Good to hear from you brother. I hope you are doing well. Shoot me an offline message at aiproductinfo@gmail.com It would be good to catch up. Stay well.
Nice! I'll be making one of these - I really dislike the tap handle in my set of taps and dies. Not holding the tap by the square end is a cool trick I wouldn't have thought of. That gives me an idea, though: I'll make a little cap to fit on that square end, with a centre in it for my spring loaded tap follower. (My set has the same shank size for all the smaller taps.)
Awesome! Now this is perfect. I have large tap holders, but my small and medium do not work well as they are T handle style. Been eyeing Starrett, but this amazing! Now to build one and scale up to make a medium holder!
Good video Joe. Several years ago I made one similar to that, but based on the one Tubalcain (Mr. Pete) shows in one of his videos. Used a home-made broach in the mill to cut a square corner for the tap to bear against, not sure that detail is worth the effort, and it ends up with the screw bearing on the corner of the tap square end, which isn't very secure. I do like the tapered handles and did that with mine too.
I think I'll sneak this in on my wife's "Things to do List" that she has for me :)
LoL. I'm not the only one?!
🤣
I like your v-notch parallels! Gotta make a pair of those.
Very versatile.
Agreed... no video of those??
I so need one of these...magical
Thanks Joe
Fantastic....now all I need is a lathe and vertical mill, I have a few small taps and this small handle looks like it could be the beginning of something beautiful.
Making the hole round so the tap slips if it binds has got to be one of the most clever things I saw in a while.
Thanks Joe, love this type of content. You use a lot of custom tooling in your videos and would appreciate any of this type of instruction showing the details of construction. The parallels you use in this video for instance. They seem simple enough but for a novice like me I benefit from observing your setups.
Those V-notch parallels are pretty slick!
They do come in handy.
Thanks joe!!! My 80 year old dad asked me to make him one of those. Thanks for sharing!!
Just made one in metric and it works very well. Thank you.
Excellent. You'll get a lot of use out of it.
Perfect little project for a cold snowy day here in Edmonton AB. I think I will make 2 or 3 different sizes👍
My list of ‘Must Do’ projects keeps letting longer. Thanks, Joe for making it look easy.
Let me know when you need more.
I always drill the bigger hole first when going 5XD or deeper. That way the smaller drill doesn't have the long travel in and out, in which there's the opportunity to pack with chips and break.
Good approach for sure.
That's also a good approach for doing larger counterbores as it prevents the drill from snatching, especially good when drilling and counterboring brass.
Saved in the "Future Projects" box.. Thank you Maestro. !
Better feel, better results. Enjoy it Del.
I'm so glad that you are making these videos. This pandimic has put our backs against the wall. You have a great and clear explanation. I like the techniques that you use.
Joe, this is one of those fun shop projects that Metal Shop instructors love to include in their curriculum. It's also one of those tools that often finds its way into your hand. I have a hand full of tap wrenches but I know when it's a small hole to tap this little guy will be the tap wrench I grab! *Its delicate tactility jumps right off the screen!*
Thanks!
Wakodahatchee Chris
Awesome the v block parralels are a great idea........honestly this is my favorite type of content on your channel the everyday application stuff. Thanks for the heat treat advice.........see you on the next one
I like that design. I have a similar size Starrett that I like a lot. I will make multiples of this handle so that I can leave the popular sizes set up all the time.
I have hundreds of 1/4-20 blind holes to tap at work, made one yesterday with only a Atlas 618 lathe and a drill press with a cross feed vice.
Thanks for the inspiration.
I just found my next project. Thank you Joe. Already made the tap follower and the tailstock die holder.
You'll like this one as much.
@@joepie221 I'm pretty sure I will - I tend to do a lot of work with 2-3mm screws
appreciate the unique innovation/style/solution
can openers from the store don't seem to last long
That there is as handy as a watch pocket! Look forward to including this to my tool box. Thanks you sir!
For a fast project it is very well thought out. Something so simple but most useful in the end. Out-friggen-standing! Thank you, getting one to go in toolbox.
Glad you enjoyed it! You'll use it a lot.
I love how you mention the equivalent sizes in mm
Joe, your content is great. Thank you so much,
Little set-screw tip: apply a drop of silver solder to the tip of the set screw. It's very grippy but soft and doesn't mar the tool. And if it deforms, it doesn't wipe out the threads when you take it out. Takes only a minute. NTE did it with set screws on their pillowblock bearings briefly way back, which is where I got the idea.
This handle utilizes a Cap screw because the drive hex is twice the size for better grip. As for the tip, just sand it to a nice 45 degree angle and the threads won't get damaged either. The silver solder is a good idea, so is a brass insert.
@@joepie221 Thank you. Yes, I've done the brass insert as well with great success. Simply drilling a hole, putting in a bit of round, and letting the first tightening swage it in there. I switched to this because it was faster for me. And you get to play with fire.
Thanks Joe. I have something similar that I have had for over 30 years. It is the T handle from a high pressure 1/4 inch stainless valve. It was already drilled and tapped like you did yours and I have used it thousands of times.
this just wandered to the top of my to do on the lathe list
Thanks Joe
very cool little gismo and an easy fab
Yep ... just made myself one .... and your right .... its a brilliant little tool ... Thank you ... Cheers.
Provides amazing feedback.
I like it! Not sure what I’ll make first, the tap handles (I’ll be making several) or those handy soft jaws you had. Thanks Joe!
Those soft jaws come in handy.
FYI, tap sizes up to and including #6 MS (Machine Screw) or M3.5 (metric) made to USA (ANSI) dimensions, have the same size shank and square, which is .141 diameter. The only thing that varies is the length. So your tap wrench will fit #6 as well. If you have small taps that have different dimensions for shank and length, these are likely German DIN dimensions and are in mm. Great little handle. Dave
Interesting. Thanks.
Built mine Saturday .I have to say this handle is super sensitive i like it you can actually feel the spring in the tap . Def. helps to save small taps Thanks Joe.
It sure will. Its a worthy project.
Made one.. took me 2-1/2 hours after I thought it would be a 20 minute job!
Really happy though and thank you Joe for the tips.
Time well spent.
Everytime I watch, I learn something new!. Another great lesson and the craftiest of devices for keeping those alloy jaws in place. Thanks again Joe.
Love that one of yours Joe. I do have one of similar size which I've had for decades - back in the UK a company "Eclipse" made a very handy small handle - it's served me well. Yours is much prettier :)
Lots of time here now, I watched this twice as I need to have one of these in my small tap container. I may try aluminum as I am going to try the Taig on this project first. Thanks for the tutoring Joe, much appreciated!
That's a nice little tool, I'm about to finally put a dro on my Bridgeport clone and I'll have to make one of these first just for some added safety to make sure I don't break a tap off in the machine
Well timed video. A couple days ago I had to use a M2.5x0.45 tap into 4140 and used a pin vice because I had nothing else. I'll be whipping one of these up today!
Cheers!
Re-post a comment with how you liked it.
@@joepie221 it's so cute but worked great!.
I'm leagues off your skill but every day in the shop makes me a little better.
Thanks so much for your dedication in sharing your knowledge.
Very nice handle. Good video. Stay healthy!
I saw this the other day and didn't have time to comment. While I was out at a friends shop I made one of these from, you guessed it, A gr 8 bolt. His ancient 3 speed belt drive lathe only turns automotive armatures and alternator rotors so it is different to see steel cuttings on the tray. Of course high speed tooling works best. What a little beauty.. As you say the feedback is great. Thanks a bunch. This was fun. Now I have to make another one as my partner fell in love with it so it lives in his tool box now, LOL.
You better make a few.
@@joepie221 They will make great xmas gifts. Thanks again Joe P.
Love this. Built one of Mr Pete’s Starret tap wrenches a few years back. Thanks for another great design.
Another nice little project added to my list
Just finished mine, didn’t take long at all, shoulda done it years ago, thanks, Joe!🤩
Excellent little tool and is on my want to make list, thanks Joe.
Yet again a simple project that is incredibly useful. Perfect project for beginners and experienced machinists alike!
Quick update, Joe. My students are really enjoying your videos as part of their online learning when we have to close campus during this pandemic. I appreciate the effort you put into creating this content and it gives me the opportunity to cover additional methods and techniques we probably wouldn't cover during the ten months I have to teach them the basics of manual machining. Thanks for your hard work and stay safe out there.
Feel free to mention the school and course.
@@joepie221 Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Precision Machining I (manual).
I love good home made tools like this, making one this week end, from Coventry in UK,🇬🇧👍.
Beautiful craftmanship.Thank you.
Thank you very much!
I found it works better to drill and tap the hole first before you turn down the outside. That way the collet has a better grip and won’t slip when tapping and I used an 8/32 screw. Thanks neat project!
Beautiful first project on a lather. Very handy too.
Congratulations on reaching the 100k+ subs!
Very well deserved!
I just made one of these from 316 Stainless. It turned out to be 40 grams lighter (18 grams) than my next smallest tap handle. A Starrett 93-A I can already tell this will save plenty of taps! Thanks!
You get much better feel for the small taps.
the jaws on the vice are well rounded and no fear of catching a splinter --makes a difference you can tell just by lookin ~
just have, been using a very small adjustable wrench, 15 mins to make, years to have the idea thanks Joe
Now that you have finally answered THAT question I hope you are planning to put a permanent link to this video in all your future descriptions, because you KNOW people are going to keep asking about it!
Brilliant! Just made one. Thanks Joe for sharing all this on here, it really is so helpful, great ideas and an excellent teacher.
Thank you. Home made tools are fun.
I feel like you're speaking directly to me. I just did this wrong in a video two weeks ago :P
Life become easier when we watch your video joe thank you alot.
Happy to help
Nice looking piece, Joe! Usefulness is the only thing that outpaces the simplicity and looks! I think I'll knock out several of these the next time I fire up my lathe! Thanks for another great video! 👍
I will definitely make one tired of fighting with the "bigger" 6" tap holder and smaller taps thanks for sharing
There are two kinds of people , my friend.... the ones who break taps and the ones who listen to Joe.
I made one today! Great little project to get me out of a months long not feeling like doing anything... (Austin TX)
Brill been looking for one of these for ages going to make one this afternoon cheers Joe.
Nice work Joe - added to the MUST_MAKE_ME _1 list
Good shop project,I like it.Thanks for the video😎
Very nice simple handle that’s very clean. Absolutely love it. Just wish I could afford a lathe.
perfect beginners project, will be making one soon, thanks Joe.
Thanks for sharing Joe a handy little tool to have and use,
This is great! I haven't found a single tap handle that I've liked. Admittedly, I'm cheap. But it will be fun to make some.
Go for it!
Nice! Thanks Joe for another project
Great piece. Thanks for your dedicated work and nice explicit video. Great.
Glad you liked it!
i went straight out and made one, it turned out tops. thanks for that.
You'll use it a lot. It gives you great control with small taps.
Considering I use more small taps than others...I definitely see one of these in my future.
Very very nice.
Thanks.
Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was wondering how I was going to replace my broken China handles without a mill. Realize from your video that I was over thinking the flat and v opening. From your design, I can make the entire thing on my lathe.
Glad I could help!
Thank you, your videos are really good. And encouraging.
Thanks for sharing those details. I have been wanting to make one since I saw you using one a few weeks ago on your 1:12 lathe build. Several nuggets in here that I would not have thought of (until I had to make a 2nd one LOL)
This little handle grabs hard and gets a lot of use. Go ahead and make one.
Beautiful work for such a utilitarian object. Love your attention to detail.
Thank you very much!
thanks, I will be making some for all my small taps
Lol funny you made this video. I went and made one as soon as it saw it in the earlier installment. Already used it several times. Totaly worth the time to make!!
Thanks for that Joe, I've been looking at your handle for some time, thinking about making one to go with small modelling taps.
Thanks, Joe! I appreciate all of your videos. Always at least a nugget to take away!
Show and tell can be valuable, but I like to include something you can take with you.
Very nice. I made a similar item some time ago. I used 3/8” drill rod and just knurled the ends, so it is not as fancy.
Love the quickie Joe. Thanks!😎
On the list…thanks for sharing…Happy Holidays to the Pie family
Seasons Greetings Chuck. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones as well. Thank you sir.
This feels like a job for this weekend
Oh for sure Joe, this is on my project task, a good way to break-in a new Lathe
A little confidence builder for sure.
Yeah buddy, I have confidence, what I need now is a decent DRO, not a glass version and dont need a screen in Micro's. Seen too many engine blocks being honed. Was a service technician on engine cells. Now I want to do hobby projects my friend 🙄.
Hey guy , Andy Szat... here I just happened to come across your videos. I worked with you back at Marlboro Tool in the late 80's., great deal that you started your own shop. Nice tap handle, I made something similar back in the 80's very handy. Good videos Joe
Wow. Andy S. ( I originally said 'Z') Good to hear from you brother. I hope you are doing well. Shoot me an offline message at aiproductinfo@gmail.com It would be good to catch up. Stay well.
Koster did that Auction with KD when I was working for KD buying equipment.
What year did that take place?
@@joepie221 2016
Gonna make one this weekend. Thanks Joe.
Have fun!
Thanks Joe.
I need to make one at some stage.
Nice job
Nice! I'll be making one of these - I really dislike the tap handle in my set of taps and dies. Not holding the tap by the square end is a cool trick I wouldn't have thought of. That gives me an idea, though: I'll make a little cap to fit on that square end, with a centre in it for my spring loaded tap follower. (My set has the same shank size for all the smaller taps.)
Another nice project. Thanks. Also, the mill vise jaw inserts were very interesting. +++
Glad you like them!
Well done. I’ll follow your design for my workshop new tools.
Awesome! Now this is perfect. I have large tap holders, but my small and medium do not work well as they are T handle style. Been eyeing Starrett, but this amazing! Now to build one and scale up to make a medium holder!
Customize it to fit your needs.
Thanks Joe! Off to make one right now.
A really nice tap holder!
Wow Every Video is better then the last! lots of tips
Glad you like them!
Thanks Joe.. another tool to add to my to-do list.. keep up the good work!..
I'll probably make some on my little Emco CNC, been lacking small projects
This was very timely. I need to do some 6-48 and 3-56 shotgun beads. I found the old wheel you use, going to build both!
You'll like the feel.
I needed this video last week 👍👍
Good video Joe. Several years ago I made one similar to that, but based on the one Tubalcain (Mr. Pete) shows in one of his videos. Used a home-made broach in the mill to cut a square corner for the tap to bear against, not sure that detail is worth the effort, and it ends up with the screw bearing on the corner of the tap square end, which isn't very secure. I do like the tapered handles and did that with mine too.