I've been trying to locate an 8-40 tap, but the only places I can find that carry them are gunsmithing suppliers in the US. I can just imagine the hassle getting anything through customs with "gun parts or tools" on the declaration.

Does anyone know where I could get an 8-40 tap and possibly a die as well?

"Coholic's custom machine shop"....

You want to borrow mine?

Andrew

PS I deal with a very good machine supply dealer in Ontario, through my woodworking business. I can certainly see if they carry these (I bet they do) want me to look??

I'd rather buy one if I can. I would hate for something to happen to yours.

It'd be great if you could check with your machine suppy dealer. Thanks!

Bipe,

Check out VME Victor Machinery Exchange Inc. in New York City.

www.victornet.com

They have both the 8-40 tap and die. Looks like about $8.00 US each. The only problem is they have a minimun of $25.00 plus freight.

Later,
Tim

http://www.jtsmach.com/jtswebshop/Taps_Dies/T125.asp

Bipe, let me have a look tomorrow at work (all my catalogues are there)

AJC

I think the 8-40 thread is the older pre-1929 thread standard for fine threads. The U.S. is now using the 8-32 as the fine standard.

Rutland tool and supply has the earlier styles, at about $9 each. The 8-40 is part number 2144-0053. According to thier catalogue they have a Canadian outlet too.

Wm.

[link=http://www.mcmaster.com]McMaster-Carr [/link] has 4 versions, but they are pretty pricey at $16 to $18 each USD.

part nos: 2595A525, 2595A526, 2595A527, 25705A53