Tap Handles with Wood Insert Nuts

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A normal tap handle will probably run you about $20 and will honestly be a much more durable tool than this one. That said these handles do work very well, just don't over tighten them! I made this set mostly to experiment with a different method of inserting threads into 3D printed parts. As you can see I used a wood insert nut instead of a standard nut. This type of nut provides more threads and distributes the applied stress differently than a standard nut. The insert nut will also never accidentally fall out! I provided an stl file that can fit each type of nut so you can print one each to compare them directly. Standard Steel Tap handle on amazon for comparison: http://amzn.to/28OyPEj

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MechEngineerMike
Hi I'm Michael, I'm a hands-on mechanical engineer, technical writer, designer, tinkerer, husband, dog owner, and creator of Thingiverse's #1 group, "Engineering". I love discovering useful 3D designs and I share all my work for FREE! If you've enjoyed one of my models then please let me know and check out my blog where I share personal tips and free design resources!

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