A printed tapping arm. Tapping arms, also called tapping jigs, machines, ect, are simple tools to keep a tap at a 90 degree angle while tapping a part. Unhappy with existing solutions ive also designed a form of float lock vise to make securing parts easy.
Video for more info:
https://youtu.be/9tF5l3ZLxwc
Build guide coming soon!
PARTS LIST:
For each vise:
m450mm bolts4
M4 couple nuts *2
Optional: m2*20mm bolts
m5*100mm bolt
M5 nut
Vise holder:
m2*15 bolts, x2
M2 nuts, x2
Body:
8mm linear bearing, 16mm OD
m480mm bolts, 8
M4 couple nuts, x4
M10 nuts, *2
M10 threaded rod, at least 20cm
19mm OD 16mm ID tube, OR replace with
8mm rod, 10cm
4mm rod or other, for handle
ER16 collet chuck and collets (my choice) OR a suitable drill chuck with 8mm bore
A spring for under the handle, 8mm ID, specs not important
| base_bottom.stl | 74.5KB | |
| base_top.stl | 98.8KB | |
| bearing_clamp_x2.stl | 44.4KB | |
| clamp_back.stl | 34.3KB | |
| clamp_front.stl | 53.7KB | |
| drawer.stl | 83.9KB | |
| end_piece.stl | 47.3KB | |
| fixed_jaw.stl | 235.2KB | |
| gear_A.stl | 238.6KB | |
| gear_B.stl | 228.1KB | |
| handle.stl | 169.6KB | |
| inner_spacer.stl | 55.7KB | |
| latch_mid.stl | 49.3KB | |
| latch_toggle.stl | 38.0KB | |
| latch_top_x2.stl | 30.4KB | |
| Main_body.stl | 89.3KB | |
| moving_jaw.stl | 213.2KB | |
| plate.stl | 67.4KB | |
| Rear_block.stl | 62.2KB | |
| support_x2.stl | 46.0KB | |
| swivel_large.stl | 104.5KB | |
| swivel_mid.stl | 90.5KB | |
| swivel_small.stl | 103.2KB | |
| Top_arm.stl | 127.8KB | |
| top_drawer.stl | 54.2KB | |
| vise_body.stl | 45.2KB | |
| vise_knob.stl | 36.2KB | |
| vise_slide.stl | 64.9KB | |
| wooden_base.stl | 86.2KB | |
| wooden_base_feet_x6.stl | 32.9KB |
