Need a tap for a Sturmey Archer thread

lime...@gmail.com

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Aug 31, 2008, 9:56:40 PM8/31/08

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I am having trouble finding a 13/32" x 26tpi tap.

This is the thread size for a Sturmey Archer rear axle.

Anyone know if these are available in the USA?

Lewis.

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A Muzi

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Aug 31, 2008, 9:59:42 PM8/31/08

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I don't but it's a Whitworth format if that helps your search.
p.s. axle nuts are dirt cheap compared to taps!
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Andrew Muzi
<www.yellowjersey.org/>
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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lime...@gmail.com

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Sep 1, 2008, 6:41:13 AM9/1/08

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On Aug 31, 8:59 pm, A Muzi <a...@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

Thanks, Andy, you are correct but I want to make some 'custom' nuts.

Lewis.

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Zog The Undeniable

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Sep 6, 2008, 1:55:53 AM9/6/08

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The late great Sheldon Brown cut slots in a Sturmey axle and used that
as a tap.

Barry Harmon

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Sep 13, 2008, 5:56:22 PM9/13/08

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"lime...@gmail.com" <lime...@gmail.com> wrote in news:536a77ed-473b-4cdb-
acc4-d16...@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com:

Try here

http://mdmetric.com/britcut.htm

Maryland Metric has a large selection of British tools and fasteners.

If they don't have what yo want, let me know -- there are other sources.

Barry Harmon

lime...@gmail.com

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Sep 14, 2008, 7:20:44 AM9/14/08

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On Sep 13, 4:56 pm, Barry Harmon <johnf...@optonline.net> wrote:
> "limey...@gmail.com" <limey...@gmail.com> wrote in news:536a77ed-473b-4cdb-
> acc4-d16862fd5...@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com:

>
> > I am having trouble finding a 13/32" x 26tpi tap.
>
> > This is the thread size for a Sturmey Archer rear axle.
>
> > Anyone know if these are available in the USA?
>
> > Lewis.
>
> > *****
>
> Try here
>
> http://mdmetric.com/britcut.htm
>
> Maryland Metric has a large selection of British tools and fasteners.
>
> If they don't have what yo want, let me know -- there are other sources.
>
> Barry Harmon

Thanks for the suggestion.

I ended up buying one from E-bay:-

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Tool-Shack

The guy advertised it as 'used' but it looks new and cuts perfectly.

Lewis.

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Chalo

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Sep 14, 2008, 1:36:22 PM9/14/08

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limeylew wrote:
>
> I ended up buying one from E-bay:-
>
> http://stores.ebay.com/The-Tool-Shack
>
> The guy advertised it as 'used' but it looks new and cuts perfectly.

So are you going to tell us what sort of "special" nuts you made? Cap
nuts, BOB nuts, tiedown anchors?

Chalo

lime...@gmail.com

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Sep 16, 2008, 8:28:50 AM9/16/08

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Well, since you ask, I made a 'special' nut that I needed to mount on
of these lights :- http://tinyurl.com/6lmhc3 on the Sturmey Archer
hub of the bike that I ride most.

Lewis.

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kmwil...@gmail.com

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May 30, 2015, 11:45:50 PM5/30/15

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I know this thread died year ago, but I'm in the same situation; I need a custom nut for an SA hub. I tried the links mentioned in this thread, but have been unable to find a 13/32 26 tpi tap. Let me know if you have any ideas.

Thanks,
Kevin

avag...@gmail.com

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May 31, 2015, 7:05:18 AM5/31/15

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WELL, Kevin where are you located ?

try McMaster Carr online...email.

BTW, I was using Ace and TValue taps.

Bought 2636A85

tapping with the 2636 and MC drill bit is using a completely different tool than Ace/TV

Ace/TV is difficult, MC tap screws right in.

avag...@gmail.com

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May 31, 2015, 7:06:44 AM5/31/15

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the MC tap's tapir angle and attack is shallower, more gradual and continuous along the length then Ace/TV

AMuzi

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May 31, 2015, 9:27:55 AM5/31/15

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No source for that tap, but write me and describe what sort
of custom application you're considering for a Sturmey hub
nut. We can probably help.

avag...@gmail.com

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May 31, 2015, 9:43:30 AM5/31/15

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HI RENT

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-taps/=xf4p7m

kmwil...@gmail.com

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Jul 3, 2015, 11:59:17 PM7/3/15

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I'm trying to attach a FollowMe tandem to a Sturmey Hub. I have a nut the company in England thought would work, but it is 3/8 26 TPI. It is basically a nut that looks like this:

http://www.followmetandem.co.uk/followme-tandem-accessories/followme_quick_adaptor_for_solid_axle_m10.php

but has 13/32 26 TPI instead of M10 (or 3/8 26 TPI). I'm guessing that my 3/8 26 tpi could be drilled an tapped fairly easily if I had the right tools (or I could send it to you and see if you could modify if). Let me know!
Kevin

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Jul 4, 2015, 7:59:10 AM7/4/15

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http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-taps/=xwkzvm

avag...@gmail.com

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Jul 4, 2015, 8:15:20 AM7/4/15

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On Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 9:56:40 PM UTC-4, lime...@gmail.com wrote:

5/8-18 NF 37/64" 37/64" .5781
16mm-1.50mm 14.7mm - .5787
11/16-11 NS 19/32" 19/32" .5938
18mm-2.50mm 15.8mm 39/64" .6220
11/16-16 NS 5/8" 5/8" .6250

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Jul 4, 2015, 8:18:22 AM7/4/15

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https://www.google.com/#q=TAP-DRILL+CHART

AMuzi

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Jul 4, 2015, 8:46:40 AM7/4/15

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We would turn the proprietary shape (or cut it from your
original) and silver braze the special top to a Sturmey axle
nut. Much simpler than sourcing a rare tap.