Tap Wrench
Workshop training · Manual machining · Metrology & fitting
Summary
Machined an adjustable tee-handle tap wrench from mild steel stock to workshop drawings using a lathe and mill. The finished tool is used to hold taps for hand-cutting internal threads.
Overview
A standard mechanical workshop training artefact: starting from stock material, each component is produced on manual machines and then fitted and assembled so the jaws clamp taps securely and the tee-handle provides controlled torque.
Key skills & tools
- Turning and facing on a lathe
- Drilling, boring, and tapping
- Milling slots/features and deburring
- Measuring and fitting parts to tolerance (surface finish and functional fits)
- Safe workshop practice and process discipline
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