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- Apr 26, 2020
I'm new at this so apologies if my terminology is wrong. I need to make a threaded hole through a metal plate so it'll accept a #0-80 bolt. The plate is about 1/8 thick. I'm not sure what it's made of but it appears to be something cheap that doesn't rust.
Looking on Fastenal, it looks like this would do the job: 0-80 x 1-5/8" OAL HSS TiN Finish H2, Thread Forming Bottoming Tap. But I assume I also need a bit to make the hole first. What size is appropriate? The Fastenal page for that tap says "Tap Drill Size 3/64" but I couldn't find one that size for sale on their site. Is that what I need to make the initial hole? And can I use the tap with a pliers or do I need to be a handle for the tap too?
Looking on Fastenal, it looks like this would do the job: 0-80 x 1-5/8" OAL HSS TiN Finish H2, Thread Forming Bottoming Tap. But I assume I also need a bit to make the hole first. What size is appropriate? The Fastenal page for that tap says "Tap Drill Size 3/64" but I couldn't find one that size for sale on their site. Is that what I need to make the initial hole? And can I use the tap with a pliers or do I need to be a handle for the tap too?