DIY Tap Follower @ MKE Gadgets #71

tap follower is a great beginner lathe project.
With it’s spring loaded tip. The tap follower will aide in tapping straight.
Two unique features make this tap follower, different from all the other ones I have every seen.
First it is made from hex stock, this will stop it from roll on the floor. I used aluminum because that is what was on hand and it is easy to machine. You could use stainless steel or mild steel.
Second is grooves 1/4” apart, this will help you see how deep your are tapping.
Once built you can use it on a lathe, drill press and milling machine
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[@metalshopwithtroy5755]

I thought it was a good video solid effort and straight forward to follow.
Thank you for effort

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[@carllie4848]

Hello from Norway.
Nice job. Will do the same (but in Metric :-). Carl

[@mkegadgets4380]

It was built with the Materials I had on hand. I turn a half inch diameter to fit into a half inch Collett in my milling machine. I don’t know what size materials you would have in metric. Where are you going to use it in a lathe or in a mill? Just take the concept and make it your own. With what you have on hand. Or what you have access to. Thanks for your positive comment please support me by subscribing to my channel if you have not. And check out my other over 115 videos on TH-cam.
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[@kevinboerschinger1946]

Great video. I am surprised you didn't engine turn the outside. If I make one I think I will polish it with some Scotch-Brite.

[@mkegadgets4380]

The flats on the hexes were kind of too small or I would’ve engine turn them. I really like engine turning it makes it look like a 60s British sports car dashboard.

[@homemadetools]

Nice work. We posted this video on our homemade tools forum this week :)

[@mkegadgets4380]

Thanks, I think.

[@Pushyhog]

thanks, l sub'ed & broke to bell. Have mercy, bought hf lathe 480$, out the store front door, lil' plastic cracks n cover l fixed.

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