{"id":5041,"date":"2021-06-29T12:06:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T12:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/?p=5041"},"modified":"2021-06-29T12:34:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T12:34:38","slug":"how-to-use-a-tap-and-die-set-in-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/how-to-use-a-tap-and-die-set-in-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Tap and Die Set in 3 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

May it be household appliances, vehicles, or other types of machinery, losing a bolt or nut will always be a headache. This is also true with finding out that the only thing that\u2019s wrong with whatever you\u2019re fixing is a single loose thread bolt or nut.<\/span><\/p>\n

A single bolt or nut! Not worth the run to the nearest hardware store now, is it? Especially in the time of a global pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to address this hiccup is to have a Tap and Die set and know how to use it properly. For example, tapping is making nuts with a tap, while threading is the process of creating threads for a bolt using a Die.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use this process to make your bolt or nut anytime you need it. This is proven to save both money and time! We\u2019ve given three easy steps below to use a tap and die set.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1. Prepare the Materials and Take Measurements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Like with every task, planning is the key to a seamless process. In this case, preparing all the tools and materials needed and taking initial measurements comprise the initial planning process.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Tools\/Materials Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n