tapping my frame

[Gregg]

What size screws will you be using? The normal screw size is an M3x.05. That is the best overall size to use. The tap you would need is for that screw and it takes a 1/8th clearancing bit . What size are the holes in the rails? You will need to tap them according to the hole sizes you currently have. You will destroy the screws and rails if you just try to ram home screws in the current holes.

[rc_farmer]

Originally Posted by Gregg

What size screws will you be using? The normal screw size is an M3x.05. That is the best overall size to use. The tap you would need is for that screw and it takes a 1/8th clearancing bit . What size are the holes in the rails? You will need to tap them according to the hole sizes you currently have. You will destroy the screws and rails if you just try to ram home screws in the current holes.

1/8 is gonna be too big for a 3mm tap. Need to use 3/32 with some tapping fluid for the alumunium. Stops it from gumming the bits up.

[ihbuilder]

I use #43 .0890 . the tap specifies 2.5 mm .0984 . I use #43 with no probs also it's the same for my 4-40 sae treads . Get a spiral point (gun tap) for non blind holes , works so much better , just a little more $ then your std taper/plug tap . when tapping use some cutting fluid of some sort and keep the tap clean