Tap storage box

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<p>This box is designed to store a specific set of inch and metric taps, where the taps themselves are held within the original plastic container from the manufacturer.</p><p>The height of the box allows two taps to be stored per divider location. I use it to store the plug and bottoming styles together.</p><p>The dividers are sized to hold the containers used for the Widia GTD brand of spiral flute taps available from McMaster-Carr.</p><p>This box is designed to hold the following tap sizes:</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>#4-40 UNC</td><td>¼"-20 UNC</td><td>M3x0.5</td></tr><tr><td>#5-40 UNC</td><td>¼"-28 UNF</td><td>M4x0.7</td></tr><tr><td>#6-32 UNC</td><td>5/16"-18 UNC</td><td>M5x0.8</td></tr><tr><td>#8-32 UNC</td><td>5/16"-24 UNF</td><td>M6x1.0</td></tr><tr><td>#10-24 UNC</td><td>3/8"-16 UNC</td><td>M8x1.25</td></tr><tr><td>#10-32 UNF</td><td>3/8"-24 UNF</td><td>M10x1.5</td></tr><tr><td>#12-24 UNC</td><td>7/16"-14 UNC</td><td>M12x1.75</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>½"-13 UNC</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>A Fusion 360 file is included for you to modify as needed for your specific set.</p><p>Three #4-40 ¾" long screws and nuts are used as the hinge pins. &nbsp;Use Loctite threadlocker to keep the nuts from coming loose.</p><p>Inlays fit in the embossed text and logo in the lid to allow a contrasting color without needing a multi-color 3D printer. &nbsp;Just attach them with CA glue.</p>