Can I tap 1/2" stainless steel pipe by hand or am I in for a bad time?
>>921560
Not with that mastercraft shit you can't.
>>921565
What would you reccomend
>>921567
a pipe tap and die set to being with
>>921560
i was always told if you buy taps in a set you are throwing money away. buy taps individually for quality
depends on the application. if you just want it to fit together then it will probably work, if the pipe is some low tolerance engine component then get a proper tap
if its some specific conduit or pipe size like you say you will easily find specialist tap/die sets specifically for electrical/gas/plumb trade people that are fine for that kind of work
>tapping pipe
for what purpose
>>921604
I am tapping the end so I can screw in a hex plug.
>>921607
assuming you are working with a standardized pipe size(sch 40) and not a bastard size,
internal tapping is going to be really hard to accomplish.
why dont you thread the end and use a pipe cap.
>>921613
schedule 80
and I am plugging over capping due to space restrictions
>>921615
If true that's one hell of a space restriction. Where's this going?
Godspeed, OP. Sounds like you're in for some fun.
>>921560
>Can I tap 1/2" stainless steel pipe by hand or am I in for a bad time?
1. do you need pipe threads (tapered) or do you need machine threads (straight)?... or some other kind of thread?
2. retail store taps and dies are almost always shit quality. shitty taps == broken taps stuck in holes. you can get better taps online from machinist supply places. They are more expensive but you only have to buy the ones you need, you can get sets but they also sell the single pieces.
3. A good brand of HSS tap should do at least one hole--but stainless steel is tough to work with. Get real thread cutting fluid, and pray.
>>921560
you went a threaded plug into it. or crimp one on. like with an nut and olive.
>>921560
Yeah sure why not.
Stainless is a cunt of a thing to work with as it's particularly hard due to the high chromium content. Go slowly, use proper cutting compound, remember to back the tap in and out often to clear swarf
Should I go with NC of NF, or does that depend on the thread on the plug?
