Dapping tools specifically designed for the installation of shear plate wood connectors are available in stock for immediate shipment. The shear plate dapping tools consist of a cutter head and pilot and are designed to produce a dap of the same shape as the shear plate.
A portable drill or drill press can be used with this tool. Insert the pilot into a predrilled hole or a drill bit may be used to drill and dap.
Stock
| Tool Number | Shear Plate Size | Drilled Hole Size | Dapping Tool Part Number | Replacement Blade Part Number | Replacement Pilot Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 / TSPT67 | 25⁄8 | 13⁄16 | 18646 | 18653 | 18656 |
| 304 / TSPT102 | 4 | 13⁄16 | 18647 | 18654 | 18656 |
| 305 / TSPT102S | 4 | 15⁄16 | 18648 | 18657 | 18658 |
| Note: Tool 304 is required for 4" shear plates that are being used with 3/4" diameter bolts, while tool 305 is required for 4" shear plates that are being used with 7/8" diameter bolts. | |||||