headstock thread tap

[mike s]

i saw bobhams video about making an attachment for his tailstock and he used a tap that was the size of the thread, anyone have any ideas of where to get a 1" x 8tpi tap?
i would quite like to be able to make custom attachments for my lathe

 

[cambournepete]

You want to look for spindle taps - like these at the toolpost

 

[Richard Kennedy]

Have a look at this it might be helpful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SgusSa_BWY&feature=related

Richard

 

[mike s]

thanks guys