This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

[mjthornhill]

also avoid a four flute tap if at all possible 2 or 3 flute taps are your friends

Amen on the 4 flute taps. I don’t know why they even make them. 25 years as a tool maker.

 

[mikek793]

Amen on the 4 flute taps. I don’t know why they even make them. 25 years as a tool maker.

If you like removing broken taps the 4 flute is the way to go. Kidding.