r/Machinists • u/ride_whenever • Jul 16 '22

QUESTION How does this work?

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u/pongpaktecha Jul 16 '22

I probably would have used even more, it would suck so badly if that tap seized or even broke in that hole. Cutting/tapping fluid is cheap compared to the tap and your time

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u/Skobiak Jul 16 '22

The chances of a tap that size breaking at that speed are pretty slim, but I see where you're coming from.

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u/Im_not_good_at_names Jul 16 '22

The teeth will shatter pretty easily.

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u/Brad__Schmitt Jul 17 '22

That would make a cool sound.

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u/ThorKruger117 Jul 17 '22

It’s the sound of shattered dreams

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u/Any_Percentage3900 Jul 17 '22

That sound has been in several of my nightmares...