Making a tap follower based off of Blondihacks design
NOTE: no drawing is provided as its under a paywall
THE IDEA
A tap follower is a very usefull tool for any machinist as it frees up a hand when tapping, it is again a very simple project so i decided for it to be my second lathe project.
PROJECT GOALS
For this project, I wanted to learn more basic lathe skills quickly and effieiently as well as try machining in a tougher material (steel), I improved my facing, turning single point threading, tapping, and measurement skills.
MATERIALS
Starting off this project I knew that I would need 2 items 1/2 inch steel round stock and a spring.
BUILDING THE PROJECT
Flowwing Blondihacks i first made the main body, then the cap nut, and lastly the pointer.
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