Tap Handles with Wood Insert Nuts

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A standard tap handle is likely to cost around $20 and will, in all honesty, be a far more durable tool than this one. Be warned, however, that these handles can work quite well if you don't overtighten them! I designed this set primarily as an experiment with a different method for inserting threads into 3D printed components. As you can see, I used a wood insert nut instead of a standard nut. This type of nut offers more threads and disperses the applied stress in a different way than a standard nut. The insert nut will also never accidentally fall out! I have provided an STL file that fits each type of nut so you can print one of each to compare them directly. For comparison, a standard steel tap handle is available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/28OyPEj.