In <9506021212.AA28631@cmb.biosci.wayne.edu>, Will Zehring wrote:
>Fellow fiends:
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>I warn you that there is virtually no lbc content in this message but it
>*does* have to do with the tools we use on our lbcs. I am coming around to
>the idea that it is past time for me to shop for and buy a nice tap and die
>set. Tools and tool brands can be a personal thing, but I need some advice.
> Regarding tap and die sets... my questions are...
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>----I really don't know how price relates to quality with these things.
>That is, I see a wide range in prices for sets with basically the same
>instuments [comparing Sears (most of my tools) to Griot's ($$$wow$$$) to
>other catalog sets I've seen]. One friend picked up what he says is a
>cadillac set at a garage sale, for pennies. Another friend says you'll get
>junk unless you spend into three figures.
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>----Apart from the price, I'm really not sure what to get in the first
>place. I'm confused about the nomenclature on the individual taps and dies.
> What should I look for in terms of a good set (a proper range of sizes and
>threads) to use on the lbc (post 1963)? I assume "standard" (as opposed to
>metric) but what about threading? fine? coarse?...[actually, both, I
>assume]. What is a good size range to get? I'm not on terms with thinking
>of bolts and nuts in sizes. Here to fore I just think of them as fitting or
>not fitting.
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>----Does Whitworth (sp?) play into this too? (I *never* said I was smart!)
>
>What's it all about (Alfie)? This may be of sufficient interest to the
>entire list? Otherwise, any wisdom on this (which would be much
>appreciated) can be posted directly to me. Thanks very much.
>
>Have a great weekend, too!
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>Will "lost on the learning curve" Zehring
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>P.S. If you hurry I can drop hints to my wife re: my xxth birthday =:o
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