A tiny tip for little taps

[Bill S]

I was bottom tapping some 10-32 holes and having a little trouble figuring out when I was bottomed. I am right handed and when I switched to my left hand for a little break I found my non-dominant hand was markedly more sensitive as to when I needed to back out to break the chip and when I was bottomed. I’m sure many old hands do this instinctively, but for me it was a eureka moment. Since I have never seen it mentioned before I thought I would put it out there.

Bill

 

[Deanofid]

Exactly how I do it! I just figured it was because I had a bit less muscle in my left arm, but maybe it's like you say. A little more sensitivity in the off side hand. What ever the case, it's a good tip, and it's worked for me for years.

 

[itowbig]

humm i will try that thanks for the tip.