Re: [No Audi] Tap extractors?

[Neil Trama <tramane@actonline.com.au>]

Wallace White wrote:
> 
> [No Audi Content--but I hope someone here can help]
> 
> I've got a broken HSS 10-24 tap in a 316 stainless part here at work.
> (We have a small machine shop but few tools for working 316 properly.)
> Anyone have recommendations for tap extractors for such a case? The tap
> broke at an angle, close to the surface of the part, so there's not a
> lot to hold on to. The tap (taper type) is less than 1/4" into the part.
> 
> I've never used tap extractors and don't imagine they would work for
> this case... but if you think otherwise, please let me know. Thanks.
> 
> - Wallace

Wallace,
        You are in luck. The secret is 316ss. Build a dam out of
modelling clay around the tap and pour in sulphuric acid. The result -
no tap and only slight staining on ss.
                                                      Neil