Taps / Dies

Taps are an important tool in model making because they allow threads to be made on models. Threads are helical lines that wrap around a shaft or shank and are used to join two parts together. Threaders come in a variety of sizes and styles, depending on the thread to be made and the material in which it is to be applied.

In model making, there are different types of taps that are suitable for different applications. Probably the best known type is the hand tap, which is operated by hand and used mainly for cutting threads in wood and plastic. There are also machine taps, which are operated by a milling machine or a lathe and are mainly used for cutting threads in metal. There are also special taps for specific applications in model making, such as left-hand taps, which are particularly suitable for cutting left-hand threads, and right-hand taps, which are particularly suitable for cutting right-hand threads.

Taps in model making should always be used carefully and cautiously to avoid damage to the models. It is also important to sharpen taps regularly to ensure that they can perform their function well.

Overall, taps are an important tool in model making and can help produce threads on models that are needed to connect parts.