Finding guidance in life isn’t solely attached to DNA. Cody and many others are blessed to be looked upon as surrogate fathers. Stay strong and embrace your purpose.
A tap and die set like this is a perfect example of when to use my philosophy of "buy twice, cry once." The first time you need a tool, especially if it's a kit of stuff or something that can run into the hundreds of dollars real fast, buy the cheap one from Harbor Freight or some other hunk of Chinesium. Like Menards Masterforce and Performax brands. Then, when it breaks (not if, when) you've proven that you use it enough to buy the good stuff. This is really nice for stuff like taps and bits, too, because you can pay $10 or more for a single good tap or twist drill. Buying a whole number/letter/fractional set of drill bits at $10 a pop will put a real crimp in your wallet, and you're never going to use 95% of them anyway. Buy the cheap kit, then when you break a piece, backfill only the pieces you've worn out with the good stuff.
Agree. I have a HF tap/die kit that I’ve used often and not had problems. When I find a size I need or break something I buy a nice version of it and fill in my collection. Spending the extra 5 minutes to learn how to do something is worth it’s weight in gold too.
I've learned the hard way that "putting the Swede" on anything but hardened steel fasteners is an excellent way to get some extra practice with my tap and die set.
Thank you for showing how to do things like this. My parents died when I was six, so I learn from books and men like you gracious enough to teach. GOD bless you
I’m 37 and haven’t even heard of a tap and die. Dad suffered from mental illness so didn’t learn anything I’ve just learned as I’ve gone. Became a stepfather to 3 boys 5 years ago and am making sure they know all the basics going into the real world and videos like this help me a ton in rounding off my skill sets.
Thank you! What you said at the ending spoke volumes. My dad is a great dad and taught me a lot but he was blind in one eye so he knew certain things he couldn't teach me so those things he wouldn't even try. Some people don't realize this and it's great to always remind them!
Another good thing with the Dies. Is when you cut all thread. When you can, run the die close to the cut. Then when the cut is made run the die out to clean the threads. tapper thrads with file or bench grinder and done.
Hello, Thanks for the times you spend on the videos. Much Appreciated. So agreed how important a set is. I also use my thread chaser set very frequently. Just a thought for others. Again THANKS
Make sure to cut a bit off the end of the threads as well. Once you cut threads higher up on the grip, the threaded end will penetrate the hole farther and possibly bottom out in the hole before the head reaches proper torque and blow out the bottom of the hole, cracking your mount beyond repair.
Excellent point. Something else that can help is to run a nut up the bolt before cutting the end off. This way when you unscrew it, it will chase, or clean any burrs off the bolt caused by cutting. You can also use the tap itself for this purpose if you don't have a nut of the right size. I've lost count of how many bolts I've cut where this has saved me time and aggravation.
@@kj3n569 I just always use the die for that. You’ve already spun it onto the bolt, so why not. Also take a file and chamfer the cut off end 1/16” or so. Makes for easier starting the screw in a hole.
Regarding the last part, we are all better off living in a country full of men that can do these things so we should teach and encourage any that want to learn. We can be as self sufficient as possible and also share common values and work together to secure our individual freedoms.
Much appreciated from northern Cleveland. We also appreciate the LIVESTREAM and are looking forward to LIVESTREAM # 31. Much better than Fox news and Newsmax. Please come back LIVESTREAM.
I had everything I needed in SAE then manure came out and had to buy a near whole set of sockets,wrenches,nut drivers,and tap and dies. I ran into a problem when the supply store was closed and had to cut the head of a bolt off and drill and tap the head to make a nut. Always better to have and not need then to need and not have. Love the tee handles I got a complete set.
Nice video Mr. Wranglerstar. Good job pointing out the need to break the thread by backing up after not trying to cut too much. A side note about tightening steel bolts into aluminum, always torque them to specification. If not, the bolt can over seat on the treads and make then difficult to remove and you risk stripping the treads as well. Finally, blue Loctite for serviceable bolts/nuts and red Loctite if you want to work hard to remove the bolt. Red Loctite is "permanent".
I have never understood how anyone can do that. Start it with your fingers and turn it until it stops, then use a wrench. I know it happens, but I don't know how.
It doesn't seem like it can possibly save that much time. Most shops/quick lube places have no margin on oil changes, so it's often the lowest paid guy and they have to turn out as many per hour as they can
I’m 61 and never learned this. But now, after watching you teach us that it’s nothing to be afraid of, I too can do this. Cody, thank you for your grace and generosity in sharing what God has blessed you with……the knowledge and the experience and now the gift of passing it on to us. I can’t say this enough……may our Lord Jesus bless you for your kind heart and your gift of teaching. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. You are making a difference in this world! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 -Steven, Ohio
I've lost count of the times I've seen this. It can be misleading.. I remember a friend of mine that was a new kid at school that I'd befriended, marveling at the simple things like this that our dads knew & did, and telling us how his "dumb dad" didn't know how to do any of these things. I remember my dad telling him that his dad wasn't dumb, and not to ever say that.. and in words we could understand, told him that his dad's skill set was like superior, bit just resided in and area we didn't get to witness, and that it probably made him more money, and he just paid guys like us to do it for him because he was probably busy doing more important things. I remember the kid saying something like, "yeah.. he's ALWAYS busy..and that's what he ALWAYS does..every time we move he has to find different people to fix things for us 'cuz he doesn't know how". Turns out they had moved here to work at the then "Norris Industries" (Government Munitions & secret stuff no one talked about). The guy ended up having 3 Engineering degrees, one being Electrical, another in Fuzing & Detonation Systems, and another w/something to do with Nuclear Power..the guy designed Bombs and also Precision Guided Munitions, which at the time was cutting edge. He later took another job working on a secret project at the somewhat close by LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory..several underground layers, tram connected all over the country, & many layers of ATS Clearances work there) SO much for his dad being dumb just because he was a bit lost in the average man's shop😂..things aren't always as they appear 😉
“Show some grace, not everyone had a man show them this stuff” The world would be instantly better if everyone would take a skill they know and show another. Thank you for saying this so eloquently, Cody!
I’m so on the fence about unsubscribing from your channel with all the dooms day garbage you’ve been putting out the last year. I come to UA-cam to try and escape from it and learn new skills and find useful entertainment. I’ve been subscribed for several years to your channel. If your content would go back to being more like this I would have no thoughts of unsubscribing. It’s your channel, run it how you see fit but I might have to split.
I just got a similar set for Christmas, but have never been taught how to use them properly so this was super useful. I've needed to use them on my bike, but haven't made time to do it yet. Now that I've seen this video I'm glad I procrastinated so I will use the tools properly.
Im an ex paratrooper and legacy firefighter. Raised my my mom and gramma. I had no idea how easy that could be. So, great video and dont care about peeps saying everyone should know that.
The quick and fast rule for most metals and plastics is to drill with a bit 1/64th smaller then the threads you want to tap. Finally wd40 is not a great cutting lube get tap magic or something made for it.
I finally got myself a set of T handle Allen wrenches this year. I have placed them in my cart for 2 years and I just said what am I doing so I bought them. As far a tap and dye kits the Harbor Freight ones are good for me considering how much I would use them. I got it a few years ago and just used it this year installing a rack system on my Truck.
This is the kind of content that made me subscribe! Every 3-4 months you would do a "furious rant" video. The last 3 months has been nothing but the furious rant videos. A mini-lathe or mini-lathe/mill combo would be an invaluable tool to compliment your tap and die set. That would really save trips to the hardware store or having to wait on ordered parts.
"M stands for metric which is European for manure". LOL Who's a bit salty then? I work with both imperial and metric and give me metric any day. The US and Burundi can keep imperial.
Metric "M is for manure"🤔❓ little knowledge of the metric vs standard: the standard is based on base 12, 🤔 where did this weird amount come from? The nephilim had six fingers for each hand, total of 12 digits, whereas the metric system is base 10, man has 5 fingers each hand for a total of 10 digits. Think about it next time you're working on something.🤔😶
If there ever was a need to buy high quality tools, buying taps and dies is it. Buy individually to avoid paying for sizes you'll never use and buy quality. A broken tap stuck in a hole or a malformed thread will ruin you day in a way a broken ratchet could only dream of.
I know you follow metrics but these style videos got me to follow. However, I do enjoy the how the US Forest Service does….. and you fascination with the Airsoft hobby.
Between tap and die set to a helicoil(or other ideas like them) very simple know how to save you money and have some pride knowing you fixed/built it your self
Not sure i agree on the T handle hex wrenches. I find your 1/4 or 3/8 or 1/2 drive ones (whatever the case may be there, kinda depends how big were up to) to be way more useful. I can get more torque on them and I can use them on something like a drill, impact driver or cordless ratchet to get things done faster or a torque wrench for critical stuff. Same with the torx stuff, I dont even bother with the torx screwdrivers I use the ones you can use with a ratchet
An additional tip when threading holes. Sometimes it is easy for the tap to wobble and mess up the first couple of threads in soft metal like brass or aluminum when holding the tap and tap holder by hand . Tap guide fixtures are very seldom available to assist , however all metal shops and even many home shops have a drill press . . Unplug the drill press . Take the belt off of the top pulley above the spindle ( usually comes off easily without tools)so that you can turn that pulley by hand . A shop towel on the pulley or wearing gloves saves you from getting your hands dirty. Insert the tap in the spindle and gentle lower the handle on the drill press . Sometimes if it was a very sensitive airplane part I would attach a light weight on the handle to free both hands to control the pulley . Used that method both at work and at home many times over the years. Don’t forget the tap cutting fluid.
G'day mate, yep for sure. Works even better on a small lathe, though in fairness many dont have that option in a home workshop. And fair to say both methods assume the machine screw or bolt has not been bent and/or has a perfectly parallel cut thread to start with, I'm sure you get the drift. Also, cutting down bolts; should the extended thread now bottom out, or other wise be too long, thread your die, (or I like to use a nut, since it provides a second point of clamping in a vice) on first, before a hacksaw cut. File/grind the dags off to recreate the chamfer, then remove the die or nut. Cheers Duke.
M for MASTER! The day an average American can tell me how many feet in a mile off the top of his head, or convert a decimal into a fraction, I may be convinced to concede.
@@jamesupton143 I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn't research or calculate that. Now do the same and tell me how many inches per mile.
G'day Cody, "manure" bahaha, ....... ok I'll bite. In a world where metric is fully standardised, your tap, die and allen key kits would be half the size and cost, ..... and that's just to start with ; ) Cheers Duke.
I highly recommend using a thread anti seize compound rather than cutting oil. It's much more sticky, friction resistant, far easier to clean up, and works like butter😁... especially a food grade anti seize. It's stays on your workpiece twice as good. Oil gets every where, and ultimately never cleans up unless you use cleaners and degreasers.
I would recommend to get magnetic aluminium pads for your vice, so if you work with some softer material, or stainless you won't leave any markings from those sharp teeth that the vice has 👍 Also, nice Husky you got!
I learned the “1/4 on, 1/4 off” technique after breaking a tap in a hole when i was around 19. The old technician who had to help me get the broken tap out made sure the lesson was learned.
Thank you for this. And that bit of talk at the end i true. No one taught me, my pastor showed me a bit and your video gave me an indepth view of it more. I'm slowly being more capable
Ita best to find one on marketplace or craigslist. You want an old one not one of the new chinese deals. They dont make them like they used to, real iron. An atlas 10 inch would be perfect.
Nice fix. Manure, I agree. Needed a 7mm Allen wrench for a brake caliper bolt. Who has that in a proho kit? They go from 6 to 8. Took a 5/16 and ground it down and problem solved.
Brother you’re wrong about metric. I’m a machinist and I’ve broken far fewer metric taps. Plus the pitch is so much simpler. 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75 etc. Pretty much everything on American cars these days is metric anyway. Hand tap 100 1/4-20 holes and then 100 M6x1.0 holes and tell me which one you like better 😂
It may not be your specialty but what would be a good full set of tools for firearms maintenance? I know I'm needing punches and angled pliers but there are so many options I don't want to make the wrong choice
I´m 40+ and a German "Mechatroniker". At home I have a similar set like that one you used. Most of the common like M5,6,8,10 and 12 are now profi tools. When you use them often they break at some point, then you know that you need better ones. At work I need bigger ones but at home seldom if ever. I need the inch-tools because we have a Massey-Fergusson MF-35, english tractor = inch, but that are stil the cheap one. 2 things that I think are important: 1. You need no extra oil for this when you do it 3 times a year. Normal 15W40 or DW40 oil is good enough. When you have nothing at hand even spiting helps. 2. Many bolts have this surface between head and thread or even the head to center the part. An indicator for this is when the part is thicker then the thread or the surface is more refined. Then don´t clamp it in your vice. Clamp the tool in your vice or use aluminium-inlets in your vice. The T-handles are a must-have for working on bikes, cars, tractors, etc..... I have sets for Allen-heads in metric and inch, torx in metric and a bit-holder with a t-handle and long-bits for all the exotic electric stuff.
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You got the manure side and the Im'..Im.. AMERICAN SIDE !
Say it........ Imperial.
I'm 23 I lost my dad when I was 17 and I thank you for being able to teach me things my dad never got the chance to
Sorry to hear about your loss. That's messed up.
Keep crushing bro! The Father's watching, make Him proud. And you'll make your dad proud too.
Get married, have kids! The sooner the better my friend! The longer you wait the harder it is to have a meaningful marriage 🙏
Finding guidance in life isn’t solely attached to DNA. Cody and many others are blessed to be looked upon as surrogate fathers.
Stay strong and embrace your purpose.
Should taught you most things before you were 17, js
Man I miss videos like this.
Drinking outta cups
@@danielrichardson6054 walk on me walkway
Refreshing for a change
Meeee toooo…
He’s been doing better recently imo
A tap and die set like this is a perfect example of when to use my philosophy of "buy twice, cry once." The first time you need a tool, especially if it's a kit of stuff or something that can run into the hundreds of dollars real fast, buy the cheap one from Harbor Freight or some other hunk of Chinesium. Like Menards Masterforce and Performax brands. Then, when it breaks (not if, when) you've proven that you use it enough to buy the good stuff. This is really nice for stuff like taps and bits, too, because you can pay $10 or more for a single good tap or twist drill. Buying a whole number/letter/fractional set of drill bits at $10 a pop will put a real crimp in your wallet, and you're never going to use 95% of them anyway. Buy the cheap kit, then when you break a piece, backfill only the pieces you've worn out with the good stuff.
Agree. I have a HF tap/die kit that I’ve used often and not had problems. When I find a size I need or break something I buy a nice version of it and fill in my collection. Spending the extra 5 minutes to learn how to do something is worth it’s weight in gold too.
Golden Brisket.....
Good advice there👍
That’s a great way to look at it. I have Husky screwdriver, wrench and ratchet sets. Now I know what I’ll do if and when something breaks.
“Chinesium” 👍🤣🤣🤣
I’m 46 yrs young and didn’t know how to use a tap & die kit ….thanks for the knowledge you are bringing to people….
That last part about having grace for those that don't know.......
POWERFUL stuff Brother.
🤗
I've learned the hard way that "putting the Swede" on anything but hardened steel fasteners is an excellent way to get some extra practice with my tap and die set.
I had made a comment years ago about being able to fabricate your own bolts using a tap and die set on an old tractor repair video you posted.
Thank you for showing how to do things like this. My parents died when I was six, so I learn from books and men like you gracious enough to teach. GOD bless you
Metric rules! McMaster-Carr is my go to.
Thanks for getting back to the type of content we all subscribed for. Well done!
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I’m 37 and haven’t even heard of a tap and die. Dad suffered from mental illness so didn’t learn anything I’ve just learned as I’ve gone. Became a stepfather to 3 boys 5 years ago and am making sure they know all the basics going into the real world and videos like this help me a ton in rounding off my skill sets.
thanks for the lesson cody. i do very much like some of the things you teach. i already had this skill but thanks for those who don't.
@text4181 yes what can i do for U?
You're awesome! Thanks for showing our men manly things. My son watches you. He has learned alot.
Thank you! What you said at the ending spoke volumes. My dad is a great dad and taught me a lot but he was blind in one eye so he knew certain things he couldn't teach me so those things he wouldn't even try. Some people don't realize this and it's great to always remind them!
ᴡʜᴀᴛꜱᴀᴘᴘ♥️me⁺𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟖𝟗𝟎𝟓
‘Manure side’ here and ‘American side’ here..
Spat my tea out hearing that… FAF!!
Thank you vary much I’m just a 15 year old kid but you are helping me become a better man
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I apprciate your honest in the "every man needs one" but you finally recognize you don't need a $800 snap on tap and die to use 1 time a year or less.
Another good thing with the Dies. Is when you cut all thread. When you can, run the die close to the cut. Then when the cut is made run the die out to clean the threads.
tapper thrads with file or bench grinder and done.
Hello, Thanks for the times you spend on the videos. Much Appreciated. So agreed how important a set is. I also use my thread chaser set very frequently. Just a thought for others. Again THANKS
Oh look the shop is still alive!😍🤩🥰
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Make sure to cut a bit off the end of the threads as well. Once you cut threads higher up on the grip, the threaded end will penetrate the hole farther and possibly bottom out in the hole before the head reaches proper torque and blow out the bottom of the hole, cracking your mount beyond repair.
Excellent point. Something else that can help is to run a nut up the bolt before cutting the end off. This way when you unscrew it, it will chase, or clean any burrs off the bolt caused by cutting.
You can also use the tap itself for this purpose if you don't have a nut of the right size.
I've lost count of how many bolts I've cut where this has saved me time and aggravation.
@@kj3n569 I just always use the die for that. You’ve already spun it onto the bolt, so why not. Also take a file and chamfer the cut off end 1/16” or so. Makes for easier starting the screw in a hole.
Great to see a normal video 😁 please keep them coming
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Always wondered what the "M" stood for, thanks for the proper definition.
Regarding the last part, we are all better off living in a country full of men that can do these things so we should teach and encourage any that want to learn. We can be as self sufficient as possible and also share common values and work together to secure our individual freedoms.
Much appreciated from northern Cleveland. We also appreciate the LIVESTREAM and are looking forward to LIVESTREAM # 31. Much better than Fox news and Newsmax. Please come back LIVESTREAM.
Go Browns
Great video! I’m sure not everyone knows this and it’s a good refresher for those that do!
Thanks for another great tutorial, Cody!
Thanks for showing people how to do this , and for all of your videos , especially those of us without a dad to show us.
I had everything I needed in SAE then manure came out and had to buy a near whole set of sockets,wrenches,nut drivers,and tap and dies.
I ran into a problem when the supply store was closed and had to cut the head of a bolt off and drill and tap the head to make a nut.
Always better to have and not need then to need and not have.
Love the tee handles I got a complete set.
Nice video Mr. Wranglerstar. Good job pointing out the need to break the thread by backing up after not trying to cut too much. A side note about tightening steel bolts into aluminum, always torque them to specification. If not, the bolt can over seat on the treads and make then difficult to remove and you risk stripping the treads as well. Finally, blue Loctite for serviceable bolts/nuts and red Loctite if you want to work hard to remove the bolt. Red Loctite is "permanent".
how do you have a loctite in your name 😆
@@huntereakright8988 1 month member
Also handy if anyone else changes your oil and cross threads the drain plug, making sure to run it home with an impact.
I have never understood how anyone can do that. Start it with your fingers and turn it until it stops, then use a wrench. I know it happens, but I don't know how.
It doesn't seem like it can possibly save that much time. Most shops/quick lube places have no margin on oil changes, so it's often the lowest paid guy and they have to turn out as many per hour as they can
I really appreciate the work that you do. God bless you in your endeavors
Thanks for another awesome video. A tap and die can save the day for sure
Thank for this video. I too did not exit the womb with these skills. Great content keep the videos coming!
I’m 61 and never learned this. But now, after watching you teach us that it’s nothing to be afraid of, I too can do this. Cody, thank you for your grace and generosity in sharing what God has blessed you with……the knowledge and the experience and now the gift of passing it on to us. I can’t say this enough……may our Lord Jesus bless you for your kind heart and your gift of teaching. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. You are making a difference in this world! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
-Steven, Ohio
I've lost count of the times I've seen this. It can be misleading..
I remember a friend of mine that was a new kid at school that I'd befriended, marveling at the simple things like this that our dads knew & did, and telling us how his "dumb dad" didn't know how to do any of these things.
I remember my dad telling him that his dad wasn't dumb, and not to ever say that.. and in words we could understand, told him that his dad's skill set was like superior, bit just resided in and area we didn't get to witness, and that it probably made him more money, and he just paid guys like us to do it for him because he was probably busy doing more important things.
I remember the kid saying something like, "yeah.. he's ALWAYS busy..and that's what he ALWAYS does..every time we move he has to find different people to fix things for us 'cuz he doesn't know how".
Turns out they had moved here to work at the then "Norris Industries" (Government Munitions & secret stuff no one talked about).
The guy ended up having 3 Engineering degrees, one being Electrical, another in Fuzing & Detonation Systems, and another w/something to do with Nuclear Power..the guy designed Bombs and also Precision Guided Munitions, which at the time was cutting edge.
He later took another job working on a secret project at the somewhat close by LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory..several underground layers, tram connected all over the country, & many layers of ATS Clearances work there)
SO much for his dad being dumb just because he was a bit lost in the average man's shop😂..things aren't always as they appear 😉
Sorry, but metric is just better.
🔥🔥🔥 I didn't have anyone show me growing up , I got these tools in my sets now I no what they for 😂, Thanks
“Show some grace, not everyone had a man show them this stuff”
The world would be instantly better if everyone would take a skill they know and show another.
Thank you for saying this so eloquently, Cody!
I’m so on the fence about unsubscribing from your channel with all the dooms day garbage you’ve been putting out the last year. I come to UA-cam to try and escape from it and learn new skills and find useful entertainment. I’ve been subscribed for several years to your channel. If your content would go back to being more like this I would have no thoughts of unsubscribing. It’s your channel, run it how you see fit but I might have to split.
This gives me a whole new appreciation for that episode of King of the Hill when he asked bucklee to get him a tap n die and some WD40
I just got a similar set for Christmas, but have never been taught how to use them properly so this was super useful. I've needed to use them on my bike, but haven't made time to do it yet. Now that I've seen this video I'm glad I procrastinated so I will use the tools properly.
I love my tap set, I use it every opportunity I get. Sometimes I add bolts to things that don’t really need it just so I can use my tap set. 🤭
Love your videos, but the metric system is superior.
I love this content and your new content! Keep it up brotha!
Im an ex paratrooper and legacy firefighter. Raised my my mom and gramma. I had no idea how easy that could be. So, great video and dont care about peeps saying everyone should know that.
THANK YOU.... embarrassed to admit, in my 40's and just learning about this!
Might have to get one of them dedicated yellow T- handle tool sets too.
Nothing to be embarrassed about. It's never to late to learn something new.
@@jorgerivera1083 Thanks!
Good video! Even a professional woman homeowner can benefit!
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Words of wisdom from an east coast man,theres no such thing as a good tap and die set,if you want quality buy your taps individually
The quick and fast rule for most metals and plastics is to drill with a bit 1/64th smaller then the threads you want to tap. Finally wd40 is not a great cutting lube get tap magic or something made for it.
Pay attention to thread pitch
Also make sure the bolt is not bottoming out.
I finally got myself a set of T handle Allen wrenches this year. I have placed them in my cart for 2 years and I just said what am I doing so I bought them. As far a tap and dye kits the Harbor Freight ones are good for me considering how much I would use them. I got it a few years ago and just used it this year installing a rack system on my Truck.
Nothing wrong with harbor freight tools that aren’t a primary tool. But nice tools are something that I collect. So buy the good stuff if you can.
Cat is always interested
Again, awesome job
I’ve done my share of tapping cast iron pool heaters but never had to use a die set! Thanks!
I love these kind of videos
This is the kind of content that made me subscribe! Every 3-4 months you would do a "furious rant" video. The last 3 months has been nothing but the furious rant videos.
A mini-lathe or mini-lathe/mill combo would be an invaluable tool to compliment your tap and die set. That would really save trips to the hardware store or having to wait on ordered parts.
Looked like you had room to put a washer under that bolt.
These skill teaching videos are the best Wranglerstar content.
"M stands for metric which is European for manure".
LOL
Who's a bit salty then?
I work with both imperial and metric and give me metric any day.
The US and Burundi can keep imperial.
Metric "M is for manure"🤔❓ little knowledge of the metric vs standard: the standard is based on base 12, 🤔 where did this weird amount come from? The nephilim had six fingers for each hand, total of 12 digits, whereas the metric system is base 10, man has 5 fingers each hand for a total of 10 digits. Think about it next time you're working on something.🤔😶
If there ever was a need to buy high quality tools, buying taps and dies is it. Buy individually to avoid paying for sizes you'll never use and buy quality. A broken tap stuck in a hole or a malformed thread will ruin you day in a way a broken ratchet could only dream of.
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For someone who doesn't like metric, you sure have plenty of metric toys: KTM, Husqvarna, Honda, Stihl, etc ?
Very helpful. Thank you!
I know you follow metrics but these style videos got me to follow. However, I do enjoy the how the US Forest Service does….. and you fascination with the Airsoft hobby.
Great video. Appreciate the links as well. Will be adding to my toolkit.
I’m 50. And I never had my Dad. Videos like this make my life worth living even more. Thx bro.
So why don’t you do a video explaining why you believe the metric system is manure? That should get a lot of views and comments.
Between tap and die set to a helicoil(or other ideas like them) very simple know how to save you money and have some pride knowing you fixed/built it your self
I would just like to say as an american machinist, I really appreciate metric. Fractions are very annoying.
Idk how them Huskies are put together but I think a washer would be a better option
I prefer the sets with bottoming, plug and taper taps for each size
Great video. Attitude...life lesson... And telling haters to have grace. This is the reason I subscribed all those years ago...
Thanks again I've learned so much from you. Found you from shorts.
Not sure i agree on the T handle hex wrenches. I find your 1/4 or 3/8 or 1/2 drive ones (whatever the case may be there, kinda depends how big were up to) to be way more useful. I can get more torque on them and I can use them on something like a drill, impact driver or cordless ratchet to get things done faster or a torque wrench for critical stuff. Same with the torx stuff, I dont even bother with the torx screwdrivers I use the ones you can use with a ratchet
Don't pretend metric isn't better.
An additional tip when threading holes. Sometimes it is easy for the tap to wobble and mess up the first couple of threads in soft metal like brass or aluminum when holding the tap and tap holder by hand . Tap guide fixtures are very seldom available to assist , however all metal shops and even many home shops have a drill press . . Unplug the drill press . Take the belt off of the top pulley above the spindle ( usually comes off easily without tools)so that you can turn that pulley by hand . A shop towel on the pulley or wearing gloves saves you from getting your hands dirty. Insert the tap in the spindle and gentle lower the handle on the drill press . Sometimes if it was a very sensitive airplane part I would attach a light weight on the handle to free both hands to control the pulley . Used that method both at work and at home many times over the years. Don’t forget the tap cutting fluid.
G'day mate, yep for sure. Works even better on a small lathe, though in fairness many dont have that option in a home workshop. And fair to say both methods assume the machine screw or bolt has not been bent and/or has a perfectly parallel cut thread to start with, I'm sure you get the drift.
Also, cutting down bolts; should the extended thread now bottom out, or other wise be too long, thread your die, (or I like to use a nut, since it provides a second point of clamping in a vice) on first, before a hacksaw cut. File/grind the dags off to recreate the chamfer, then remove the die or nut. Cheers Duke.
0:24 the dreaded M😂🇺🇸💚
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Good tip, thank you
M for MASTER! The day an average American can tell me how many feet in a mile off the top of his head, or convert a decimal into a fraction, I may be convinced to concede.
5280 feet to a mile
@@jamesupton143 I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn't research or calculate that. Now do the same and tell me how many inches per mile.
So this is what Hank Hill was trying to buy at Mega-Lo-Mart
I think I woke my wife and son up from laughing so hard when you said m for manure. Right on there.
G'day Cody, "manure" bahaha, ....... ok I'll bite. In a world where metric is fully standardised, your tap, die and allen key kits would be half the size and cost, ..... and that's just to start with ; )
Cheers Duke.
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I highly recommend using a thread anti seize compound rather than cutting oil. It's much more sticky, friction resistant, far easier to clean up, and works like butter😁... especially a food grade anti seize. It's stays on your workpiece twice as good. Oil gets every where, and ultimately never cleans up unless you use cleaners and degreasers.
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I would recommend to get magnetic aluminium pads for your vice, so if you work with some softer material, or stainless you won't leave any markings from those sharp teeth that the vice has 👍
Also, nice Husky you got!
I learned the “1/4 on, 1/4 off” technique after breaking a tap in a hole when i was around 19. The old technician who had to help me get the broken tap out made sure the lesson was learned.
Thank you for this. And that bit of talk at the end i true. No one taught me, my pastor showed me a bit and your video gave me an indepth view of it more. I'm slowly being more capable
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My guy is really dissing the metric system
100% of all countries that have been to the moon use the imperial system
How come you haven’t got yourself a lathe yet???😂😂😂
Get a lathe. Youll love it and have a ton of new content as you learn how to use it. A lot of gun guys use them to make form 1 suppressors.
Ita best to find one on marketplace or craigslist. You want an old one not one of the new chinese deals. They dont make them like they used to, real iron. An atlas 10 inch would be perfect.
Nice fix. Manure, I agree. Needed a 7mm Allen wrench for a brake caliper bolt. Who has that in a proho kit? They go from 6 to 8. Took a 5/16 and ground it down and problem solved.
Cody said that the tools on the left of the case were the 'manure side'........ Errrrrr. The what?
Brother you’re wrong about metric. I’m a machinist and I’ve broken far fewer metric taps. Plus the pitch is so much simpler. 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75 etc. Pretty much everything on American cars these days is metric anyway. Hand tap 100 1/4-20 holes and then 100 M6x1.0 holes and tell me which one you like better 😂
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i absolutely love videos like this
It may not be your specialty but what would be a good full set of tools for firearms maintenance? I know I'm needing punches and angled pliers but there are so many options I don't want to make the wrong choice
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It wasn't G`uten Tight 🤣💪
Why is metric manure? I’ve always thought it was fine
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I´m 40+ and a German "Mechatroniker". At home I have a similar set like that one you used. Most of the common like M5,6,8,10 and 12 are now profi tools. When you use them often they break at some point, then you know that you need better ones. At work I need bigger ones but at home seldom if ever. I need the inch-tools because we have a Massey-Fergusson MF-35, english tractor = inch, but that are stil the cheap one. 2 things that I think are important:
1. You need no extra oil for this when you do it 3 times a year. Normal 15W40 or DW40 oil is good enough. When you have nothing at hand even spiting helps.
2. Many bolts have this surface between head and thread or even the head to center the part. An indicator for this is when the part is thicker then the thread or the surface is more refined. Then don´t clamp it in your vice. Clamp the tool in your vice or use aluminium-inlets in your vice.
The T-handles are a must-have for working on bikes, cars, tractors, etc..... I have sets for Allen-heads in metric and inch, torx in metric and a bit-holder with a t-handle and long-bits for all the exotic electric stuff.
Great video in original old school wranglerstar fashion 👍
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