Originally Posted by
Sean Murphy 265
Starting to do the final part of the build, installing the gear rack on the tubing. I've been trying to drill and tap some holes in the gear rack. I would like to put three or four set screws in the gear rack, but it's not working out so well... I've broken two taps.
What are you using for lube,use Cutting oil not lube oil (Animal Fat works well)
or try 1st taper tap followed by 2nd taper, or slightly larger hole
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