Tap Handles with Wood Insert Nuts

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A standard tap handle typically costs around $20 and will last longer than this one, which is a more durable option. However, these handles do work well if you don't over tighten them. I created this set mainly to try out a different way of inserting threads into 3D printed parts. As you can see, I used a wood insert nut instead of a standard nut. This type of nut provides more threads and distributes the applied stress differently than a standard nut. The insert nut will also never come loose accidentally! I included an STL file that fits each type of nut so you can print one for comparison with the other. For comparison, a standard steel tap handle on Amazon is available at http://amzn.to/28OyPEj