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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    It takes patience, Tarkus! Some have it, some don't! (HAR!)


    I would have the same problem, of course!
    When taps get small like that, feeling becomes nonexistant. The smallest tap I use at work is 2-56. The T-handle tap wrench, be it small still swallows up the tap. Then usually comes the dreaded sound of "Snap"
    Uggggggggggh!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarkus View Post
    When taps get small like that, feeling becomes nonexistant. The smallest tap I use at work is 2-56. The T-handle tap wrench, be it small still swallows up the tap. Then usually comes the dreaded sound of "Snap"
    Uggggggggggh!!!!
    So you wouldn't recommend putting the bolt into a die , cutting it off then just backing it out to clean the thread.
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    I do this all the time at work. Bolt head in the vise, a thread restorer or nut run up against the head and the bolt cutoff with a cut-off wheel to length. Removed from the vise and dressed a bit on a grinder/sander and then the nut removed to smooth the lead thread. However, this is teeny stuff and the OP needs to make several at a time. Seems a good idea if you are using this method. Me? I like bustin scales the old-fashioned way! With a hammer and pins!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    I just looked up the tap drill size for an 0-80 # 56 drill (.046") Thats one tiny drill to go with one tiny tap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    No dremel? Run it thru the razor and tighten to your taste. Use a Dremel cut-off wheel and a fine drum to dress it to the nut. Polish! Should back right out, whether you want it to ....or not!
    I'd be careful with that! When I cut screws, they become awfully hot, and I wouldn't want to melt or burn my scales.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurens View Post
    I'd be careful with that! When I cut screws, they become awfully hot, and I wouldn't want to melt or burn my scales.
    No worrries here! I only use screws for mock-ups, never a need to cut them!
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    I rest my case.

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    This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.
    What is it that puzzles you? We might be able to clarify!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.
    Tapped out! I got it! Yeah, Perhaps the OP could post a series of pics to show his tool and techniques as well as result! A picture is worth (esp in this case) a thousand words!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    This is what you need guys,watchmakers Die/screw plate,are all over the bay for cheap.
    Screw the screw in,cut it off with dikes,unscrew,done deal.
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