"Doug White" wrote in message
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in
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Another hand tapper tool.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tapper-46502.html

I don't think I would buy this one over the internet as it looks like
it could have some issues with the rear clamp on the rod, but that's
ok. Its listed as in store purchase only. LOL. Now if only the
local Harbor Fright store actually stocked much...

I like the Speed Wrench idea. Even with a tapping tool the speed
wrench might be a good modification.

I've had a US made one of these for years. It works well if you have a
lot of holes. The speed wrench handle is a help, but if you use it, you
want to bolt it on. It slips off pretty easily.

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=97045824

Just a bit more spendy than the Harbor Fright version...

I still tend to use my $27 Brownells tapping guide for most stuff (see
earlier post).

Well, Harbor Fright came through again. Listed as store purchase only
on-line, and deleted from their inventory in the local store. I wonder if
they are going to survive. The have less selection on-line and less
inventory in the store. I'm beginning to think the old man was right. I
hope he wins his lawsuit.