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Q: What size hole for a half inch tap?
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What is the standard size for kitchen sink mono tap hole?

1 1/4 is the rough hole size in most bathroom counter-tops.


What is the format for calling out a tapped hole?

It's done a few different ways, but the drawing will usually specify the hole size before tapping, the diameter and thread per inch of the tap, and the class of fit such as 1b, 2b, or 3b.


Why do gunsmiths drill screw holes slightly under the minor size of the screw tap before using the tap?

The hole would have no metal to cut the threads in if the hole were drilled the same diameter as the tap.


What is the diameter of the tap drill for a 1 inch 8 UNC threaded hole?

7/8 diameter drill or .875


How do you tap a hole for an EGR pipe into the head on a JDM EJ25?

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How do you retap a screw hole?

Pick a tap size slightly larger than the existing hole. Make sure you have a screw that will fit it. Assemble the tap. Lubricate the hole with WD-40, oil, or some other appropriate proprietary formula. Place the tap in the hole and twist clockwise. Keep the tap straight and in line with the hole. Back out every few turns to remove any loose material. Once complete, clean the hole with compressed air or forced water to remove any lubricant and debris.


What are the Steps in threading a blind hole?

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What is a slightly tapered thread that is characteristic of a tap.?

It has got to be tapered to get in a fresh hole. Then you can finish it up with a square one to tap out the bottom of the hole.


What is a slightly tapered thread that is characteristic of a tap?

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What is the name of the drill bit used before drilling the main hole?

It is not a drill bit, it is called a Tap. You drill a hole slightly smaller than the Tap and then screw it into the hole.


What size drill bit for a seven sixteenth inch tap?

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How do you install spark plug helicoil?

A helicoil kit will come with directions, special size drill bit, special size tap, helicoil install tool and the helicoil. First you drill out the hole with the drill supplied, tap the new hole with tap supplied, screw in the helicoil with supplied tool then snap off remaining tab and yes some metal ends up in the cylinder. If the metal scraps are steel you can withdraw most of it with a magnet if it's aluminum they will have to pass thru the system on their own. Crisco smeared in the flutes of the tap will trap most of the metal shaving.