Review - Hand Tapper

Here we review the merits of purchasing and using a hand tapper tool that greatly simplifies tapping threads. This tool does not cost much and makes cutting threads very easy. I have used this tool on steal, aluminum, brass and cast iron with great results. I highly recommend this device. For the best price, go to LittleMachineShop.com.

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[WhidbeyOne011]

I also have one of these (from Grizzly) and agree that it is a great way to tap straight holes quickly and easily. The biggest drawback is the lack of metric adapters for using metric taps.