How many turns must a 1/4-20 tap be turned into a hole to produce 3/8" of threads in a hole? (Disregard any chamfer on the tap.)

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Section5.4: Manual Lathe Threading
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How many turns must a 1/4-20 tap be turned into a hole to produce 3/8" of threads in a hole? (Disregard any chamfer on the tap.)

 

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