What taps do I need?

hydrogen18 · 07-16-2003, 02:01 PM

I'm tired of just grinding/filing the threads off and soldering barbs in(also that doesnt work on all materials). I'd like to buy taps for the barbs I use, but have no idea what threading to get. I use Watts Anderson-Barrows threaded barbs from Lowes hardware store. The size I typically use is pictured below, so what taps do I need to buy?

jaydee · 07-16-2003, 02:15 PM

Says it right on the bag.

3/8 is the ID of the barb and 1/4 is the thread type. Those use a 1/4"NPT thread so get a 1/4" NPT tap and a 7/16" drill bit for the hole.

hydrogen18 · 07-16-2003, 02:23 PM

d0h, thanx alot! now I'm of too ebay...

hydrogen18 · 07-16-2003, 02:31 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=25262

should do it right?

jaydee · 07-16-2003, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by hydrogen18
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=25262

should do it right?

Yeah, you only need the 1/4" NPT tap though. The other two and the 3 dies are not needed. But decent price on the set if you ever find a use for the other parts. Or you can go to Home Depot and pick up a 1/4" NPT tap and a 7/16" drill bit.

Also remember do not try and make one hole with the 7/16", make sure you make at least one pilot hole first. On hard plastics I like to use 3 smaller bits before jumping to the 7/16". Especially on acrylic. Acrylic will kick your ass if you try and do one big hole. You will crack the hell out of whatever your workign on. have to be very gentle with plexy and acrylic.

hydrogen18 · 07-16-2003, 02:42 PM

was not aware Home Depot sold these taps, I've never seen them there b4 in the tap section. Also, I'm planning on ordering some acrylic drill bits soon also.

jaydee · 07-16-2003, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by hydrogen18
was not aware Home Depot sold these taps, I've never seen them there b4 in the tap section. Also, I'm planning on ordering some acrylic drill bits soon also.

I got mine at Home Depot. But that was a few years ago. They seem to stop stocking items I normally buy....Same with Lows....

But if your not in a hurry then go ahead and order them. The cheapest route.

bigben2k · 07-16-2003, 03:27 PM

Yep, my Lowes didn't stock it either.

Hydrogen18: if you don't use the rest of the kit, I might consider picking it up from you.

hydrogen18 · 07-16-2003, 03:32 PM

k, ill contact you if and when I win the auction...

Zymrgy · 07-19-2003, 10:44 AM

From someone that uses taps on a daily basis, I can tell you that I would not touch most taps that can be found at a hardware store. Most of them are junk. Particually with pipe taps, a poor quality one will be tough to turn ( will not cut well ) & be more likely to tear the thread.

Brands that I like ( by no means a complete list )

Greenfield
OSG/Sossner
Hertel

Remember, you get what you pay for....cheap tools are rarely worth it.

hydrogen18 · 07-19-2003, 03:22 PM

ill take my chances

JCYC5 · 07-21-2003, 02:34 AM

I got one at home depot and a 7/16 drill bit aswell...

Anyone know where to find a 1/4NPT and 1/2barb bit in Canada?

(sorry for the thread-jacking)

07-16-2003, 02:01 PM	#1
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	What taps do I need? I'm tired of just grinding/filing the threads off and soldering barbs in(also that doesnt work on all materials). I'd like to buy taps for the barbs I use, but have no idea what threading to get. I use Watts Anderson-Barrows threaded barbs from Lowes hardware store. The size I typically use is pictured below, so what taps do I need to buy?

07-16-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Yep, my Lowes didn't stock it either. Hydrogen18: if you don't use the rest of the kit, I might consider picking it up from you. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

07-16-2003, 02:15 PM	#2
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Says it right on the bag. 3/8 is the ID of the barb and 1/4 is the thread type. Those use a 1/4"NPT thread so get a 1/4" NPT tap and a 7/16" drill bit for the hole.

07-16-2003, 02:23 PM	#3
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	d0h, thanx alot! now I'm of too ebay...

07-16-2003, 02:31 PM	#4
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=25262 should do it right?

07-16-2003, 02:42 PM	#6
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	was not aware Home Depot sold these taps, I've never seen them there b4 in the tap section. Also, I'm planning on ordering some acrylic drill bits soon also.

07-16-2003, 03:32 PM	#9
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	k, ill contact you if and when I win the auction...

07-19-2003, 10:44 AM	#10
Zymrgy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 96	From someone that uses taps on a daily basis, I can tell you that I would not touch most taps that can be found at a hardware store. Most of them are junk. Particually with pipe taps, a poor quality one will be tough to turn ( will not cut well ) & be more likely to tear the thread. Brands that I like ( by no means a complete list ) Greenfield OSG/Sossner Hertel Remember, you get what you pay for....cheap tools are rarely worth it.

07-19-2003, 03:22 PM	#11
hydrogen18 Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 248	ill take my chances

07-21-2003, 02:34 AM	#12
JCYC5 Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 102	I got one at home depot and a 7/16 drill bit aswell... Anyone know where to find a 1/4NPT and 1/2barb bit in Canada? (sorry for the thread-jacking)

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