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SET-UP
TAP HOLDER SET-UP
• If using the Small, T-Handle Collet Tap Holder:
- Insert T-bar through hole in Tap Holder stem.
- Open the Collet Jaws to accept the square of the selected Tap.
- Insert the Square Drive of Tap into the Collet Jaws.
- Securely hand-tighten the Collet to clamp the Tap in place.
• If using the Large, Vice-type Tap Holder:
- Open the Vice Block by threading the right-side Handle (engraved side facing upward)
outward.
- Insert the Square Drive of Tap into the Vice Block.
- Securely hand-tighten the right-side Handle (engraved side facing upward) to clamp the
Tap in place.
DIE HOLDER SET-UP
- Place the Die Holder with the open side facing upwards.
- Loosen the Set-screw on the side of the Die Holder with a flat head screwdriver
(not included).
- Insert the selected Die into the recess of the Holder making sure the larger, beveled
opening of the Die is facing upwards.
- Firmly tighten the Set-screw with a flat head screwdriver (not included) to clamp the
Die in place.
- Loosen the three thumbscrews on the back of the Die Holder, rotate the aperture to set
the Guide Jaws to lightly contact the O.D. of the rod being threaded.
- Re-tighten the three aperture thumb screws finger tight.
