Revamp Your Living Space with Tap Magix: Home Depot's Best Furniture Finds

Tap magix home depot is a multinational retail company that specializes in home improvement and construction products. It is a one-stop shop for all kinds of supplies and materials needed for home renovation, remodeling, and construction projects. The company offers a wide range of products including plumbing supplies, electrical appliances, flooring, lighting fixtures, and garden and outdoor equipment. Tap magix home depot prides itself on providing high-quality products at affordable prices. It aims to make home improvement accessible to everyone by offering a wide range of products for every budget and need. The company has a strong customer service department that is always ready to assist customers with their queries and concerns.

The company has a strong customer service department that is always ready to assist customers with their queries and concerns. One of the highlights of Tap magix home depot is its extensive inventory. It has a vast selection of products from top brands, ensuring that customers can find exactly what they are looking for.

What type of oil do I use to lubricate a bit for drilling metal?

I’d be using the bit to drill out spot welds and also for hole saws into sheet metal. Is there anything specific sold at Lowes or Home Depot that will work?

matt_i

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You can use literally anything petroleum based. Even vegetable and animal oils will work but can get rancid.

I like Tap Magic, has a convenient dropper bottle but I've never seen it at the box store.

cvairwerks

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lbhsbz

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I’d be using the bit to drill out spot welds and also for hole saws into sheet metal. Is there anything specific sold at Lowes or Home Depot that will work?

I use thread cutting oil found in the plumbing section at Home Depot/Lowes. Works great on steel. On aluminum, use WD-40.

SteveCh

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Over the years, I've grabbed whatever was handy. 3-in-1, motor oil, gun oil, etc. and it has always worked fine. I don't have anything against official cutting oil, I just often don't seem to have it when I need it.

firebird1999us

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larry_g

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I use thread cutting oil found in the plumbing section at Home Depot/Lowes. Works great on steel. On aluminum, use WD-40.

X2 on this. Use a cutting oil, not a lubricating oil, they are different.

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I have cutting oil next to the drill press,
but I'll grab any oil thats handy to keep the bit cool a lubricated, WD, penetrating oil, or even air tool oil if I'm close to it.

sberry

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I need to get another can of tap magic but holesawed these with battery drill and water. 2 additional close tolerance bolts each side. I might have been able to get 7/8 in the original holes or even put fine thread larger bolts in but I liked to keep them the same and simple and added 2 more bolts to each mount and they haven't worked loose since.

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jeepinerdeep

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I've tried about 4 or 5 and have settled on CRC Truetap. It's got a little stickiness to it that works great.

I dunno about the box stores, but I get it on Amazon, and the bottle lasts several years.

Ty.

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I've been using heavy gear oil because I have half a bottle of it that I wouldn't use for anything else. I like it because it's thick and stays where you put it, and to me I feel like my old oil squirter looses its prime less with the thicker oil.

2ndGearRubber

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I'm all about tap-magic. I used to be a "anything is better than nothing" guy, but the correct cutting oil makes a huge difference. Obviously speed/feed is tough to control with a hand drill in an akward position, so I'll take all the help I can get.

seber

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Any oil will work most of the time but for really tough jobs i reach for sulfer oil. I don't use it for everything because I haven't seen it for sale in years.

Steve_P

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For drilling I use the Oatey pipe thread cutting oil from Home Depot. It's cheap, works well, and pipe cutting oils have a distinctive smell
For tapping, Tap Magic

Super Mech

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PoorOwner

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Oatey thread cutting oil, but I think they are cheating us with that one, because it smells just like 75W90 gear oil..

Ign

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I use thread cutting oil found in the plumbing section at Home Depot/Lowes. Works great on steel. On aluminum, use WD-40.

This. I buy the least expensive gallon of thread cutting oil and keep some at each machine in Spill Master cups w acid brushes. Spill Master best thing ever, knock the cup to the floor and no crying over spilt mil. er oil

kctyphoon

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danielbuck

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I use whatever is handy. I think it's more important to use SOMETHING, rather than nothing, particularly for drilling thick steel where the bit gets hot. I generally use inexpensive cutting oil, but really anything will work decently. I've even heard of folks using lard.

plinker

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I use the Norseman Ultra S/P mainly for tapping but sometimes drilling. Very good stuff.
https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/ultra-lube-metal-cutting-lubricant.html

Rustlik is a water mixable cutting fluid, ratios can vary but it was decent stuff.
https://www.zoro.com/rustlick-coolant-1-gal-bottle-75014/i/G1114102/

MushCreek

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I machine metal for a living, and we usually are cutting tools steels (tough!) Dark cutting oil works well. WD-40 for aluminum. There are various tapping fluids for tapping. We have some extra-thick stuff for tapping; about the consistency of honey. Messy, but works well for the very toughest tapping jobs. As said, anything is better than nothing. Warning- vegetable oil will leave you craving french fries. If you have metal cutting bits, you should have some cutting oil in the shop.

Rj555

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Penzoil. best cutting oil around. Sarcasm, maybe.

In the oil can now I have Rotella 30 weight oil, because it was close, open, and handy.

seber

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I use whatever is handy. I think it's more important to use SOMETHING, rather than nothing, particularly for drilling thick steel where the bit gets hot. I generally use inexpensive cutting oil, but really anything will work decently. I've even heard of folks using lard.

Lard oil is one of the oldest and best cutting oils, but is another one of those that can no longer be found.

Wyoming09

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I like the Union Butterfield stuff. It's thick and stays in place especially when doing vertical work.

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bwringer

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With the stipulation of "available in big box home stores" the pipe thread cutting oil is about it.

Anything is better than nothing, true. But specialty fluids do seem to work a bit better.

I have a bottle of Tap Magic, and it definitely works better than motor oil or WD-40. They make several fluids for different metals and situations, but the one I have is the "universal" stuff for any metal. I found it locally at a race shop, but most people will need to order from the Brazilian River or similar.

bwringer

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Lard oil is one of the oldest and best cutting oils, but is another one of those that can no longer be found.

I've heard good things about bacon grease. if you don't mind dogs and bears being obsessed with the finished work.

drewsifer714

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Lard oil is one of the oldest and best cutting oils, but is another one of those that can no longer be found.

Around here you can get solid lard at the butcher, or sometimes at the grocery, near the Mexican food for some reason.

Ign

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I like the Union Butterfield stuff. It's thick and stays in place especially when doing vertical work.

Yeah this stuff is awesome but kinda hard to find and/or not cheap.

I use Tap Magic for tapping lots of holes, cutting oil for drilling and tapping a few holes. I also use the cinnamon scented Tap Magic (I think is the manufacturer) specifically for Al if working a lot of Al

CarBikeGuy70

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Cutting oil found in the plumbing dept. of big box store or the Butterfield product will be fine. Good tooling, feed rate, pressure and correct fluid will make drilling and tapping easy. My father was in the screw machine industry - they bought all their oils in 55 gal. drums. I can guarantee his shop produced several million machined parts from various metals over the years. He always said following the basic rules of machining made for less rejects. Then again tool design, set up and a good operator are equally important.

1500hd

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Walters stainlesscut is the only lube I use. The stuff is magic, you can have a slightly dull bit apply some lube and you will have 1 long spiral chip.

ATC

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I think everyone above has got you covered. I use leftover motor oil or gear lube. It's usually all over the shop and "free".

CR888

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kctyphoon

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CGT80

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I use the Norseman Ultra S/P mainly for tapping but sometimes drilling. Very good stuff.
https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/ultra-lube-metal-cutting-lubricant.html

Rustlik is a water mixable cutting fluid, ratios can vary but it was decent stuff.
https://www.zoro.com/rustlick-coolant-1-gal-bottle-75014/i/G1114102/

This is exactly what I would recommend!

I'm not convinced the lube is as important as cooling the bit is.

For tapping or drilling somewhat dry, I will use the Norseman stuff. If is awesome for tapping, even power tapping. It is sticky and a bit of a pain to clean up.

Water soluble cutting fluid cleans up easily and can be used in a spray bottle for hand drilling or in an inexpensive mist cooler on the milling machine or lathe for various cutting processes. It is easy to blow it off with compressed air or use a rag and move on. Parts don't rust as easily as if you use plain water.

If you use a few drops of oil when drilling, but the bit still gets very hot, what good is it? For me, coolant makes my bits last longer than using oil. Norseman/viking bits are my favorite and the magnum bits have flats to not slip in a hand drill and have a 135 degree angle designed for hard materials, so this also helps the bits to last longer and work better than others.

WD-40 is a pretty poor lubricant in my opinion, get some real cutting fluid and you'll be happier for it.

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1. JohnDoe82 - 1/5 stars - I recently visited Tap Magix Home Depot for some kitchen remodeling supplies, and I must say, I was thoroughly disappointed. The customer service was horrendous, with staff members showing no interest in assisting me or answering my questions. The prices were also exorbitant, with similar items being available at other stores for much cheaper. Overall, I would not recommend Tap Magix Home Depot to anyone in need of home improvement supplies.

2. SarahSmith123 - 2/5 stars - My experience at Tap Magix Home Depot was quite underwhelming. The store had a limited selection of products, and the ones they did have were not of the best quality. Additionally, the staff seemed disorganized and unable to provide proper guidance or suggestions for my project. I was left feeling frustrated and ended up having to go to another store to find what I needed. I would advise looking elsewhere for your home improvement needs.

3. DisappointedShopper99 - 1/5 stars - Tap Magix Home Depot was a complete letdown. The store was unorganized and cluttered, making it difficult to find the items I was looking for. The checkout process was slow and inefficient, with long waiting times. On top of that, the prices were significantly higher compared to other home improvement stores in the area. I would not recommend Tap Magix Home Depot to anyone seeking a seamless and affordable shopping experience.

4. SamanthaHomes - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for Tap Magix Home Depot, but unfortunately, they fell short of my expectations. The selection of products was limited, and the store seemed outdated and poorly maintained. The staff members were not very knowledgeable either, and I was left feeling uncertain about the items I purchased. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, and I won't be returning to Tap Magix Home Depot in the future.

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