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Re: Taps and dies

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In addition to taps and dies, a micrometer (0-1") and a set of thread gauges (imperial) are a good thing to have.
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"5217-56" (Huntmaster) are BSW/BSF maybe others.
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Alex Maddern wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:45 am "5217-56" (Huntmaster) are BSW/BSF maybe others.
What are those?
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simon.holyfield wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:50 am
Alex Maddern wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:45 am "5217-56" (Huntmaster) are BSW/BSF maybe others.
What are those?
4217-56 typoed?? (rear FWH sprocket studs, BSW+BSF on Drags' listing)

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Re: Taps and dies

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Norm Emerson wrote: Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:19 pm Thanks Simon.
I'm going have to build up a selection.....got loads of metric.... not much help though!
Hi Simon
I am abou to clear my workshop as my age has prevented me uing much of my tool stock and I have a seltionoftaps and dies I wouldd like to sell.

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Ian.

List them size, thread, type, condition etc with a price in Classifieds - For Sale.
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Re: Taps and dies

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Norm, a Zeus book is handy, you will see what the different threads are.

google zeus book free download

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