Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Making an M5 x 0.8STI tap to fix my damaged tripod head.
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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Trouble shooting the broken head
03:42 - Helicoil kit
05:39 - Making an M5x0.8STI tap
06:53 - Turning
08:16 - Heat treating
09:19 - Grinding
12:17 - Testing
13:41 - Engraving
14:09 - Fixing the heasd
15:47 - Reassembly
16:50 - Vangaurad VEO3T+ tripod