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    Tap and Drill Bit Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Drill Bit Sets. Tap and Drill Bit Sets, Metal Case.

    Metal Case

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Drill Bit Sets. Tap and Drill Bit Sets, Plastic Pouch.

    Plastic Pouch

    Drill and tap a variety of hole sizes. These taps and drill bits are for use on metal and plastic.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Tap—Uncoated high-speed steel taps have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They are strong enough for most jobs but don’t last as long as other high-speed steel taps. Use them for small-scale jobs.
    Plug Chamfer—Plug-chamfer taps are a versatile choice for most tapping applications. With 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, they require moderate torque and are often used for start-to-finish tapping of through holes and closed-end holes. However, they do not start threads as easily as taper chamfers. When using them to tap closed-end holes, be sure to leave sufficient space at the bottom for chips to accumulate.
    Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel Drill Bit—Black-oxide high-speed steel drill bits have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They cut with less friction than uncoated drill bits.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Drill Bit—Uncoated high-speed steel drill bits have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They are strong enough for most jobs but don’t last as long as other high-speed steel drill bits. Use them for small-scale jobs.
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    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Tap
    16Plug1 each of sizes:
    M3 × 0.50 mm
    M3.5 × 0.60 mm
    M4 × 0.70 mm
    M5 × 0.80 mm
    M6 × 1.00 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.50 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm    		1 15/16"
    2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 3/4"
    2 15/16"
    3 3/8"    		Metric
    		3, 4D3, D4, D5, D62.5 mm
    2.9 mm
    3.3 mm
    4.2 mm
    5.0 mm
    6.75 mm
    8.5 mm
    10.25 mm    		Black-Oxide High-Speed SteelPlastic Pouch00000000000000
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    M2.5 × 0.45 mm
    M3 × 0.50 mm
    M3.5 × 0.60 mm
    M4 × 0.70 mm
    M5 × 0.80 mm
    M6 × 1.00 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.50 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm    		1 3/4"
    1 15/16"
    2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 3/8"    		Metric
    		3, 4D3, D4, D5, D62.05 mm
    2.5 mm
    2.9 mm
    3.3 mm
    4.2 mm
    5.0 mm
    6.7 mm
    8.5 mm
    10.2 mm    		Uncoated High-Speed SteelMetal Case00000000000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Tap and Drill Bit Sets for Through Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Drill Bit Sets. Chip-Clearing Tap and Drill Bit Sets for Through Holes.
    Also known as gun taps, the taps in these sets have spiral-point flutes that push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Because they don't need to be reversed to prevent buildup, they produce threads more efficiently than standard taps and are suitable for production work. Taps have a square shank for compatibility with tap wrenches and tap holders for drill presses and milling machines. With a plug chamfer, they have 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, so they're suitable for start-to-finish tapping. All taps and drill bits are made of high-speed steel for use on most metal and plastic.
    No. of
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    Drill Bit Material
    Container
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    Each
    Gold-Oxide High-Speed Steel Tap
    18PlugM2.5 × 0.45 mm
    M3 × 0.5 mm
    M3.5 × 0.6 mm
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1.00 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm    		1 13/16"
    1 15/16"
    2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 3/8"    		Metric
    		2, 3D3, D4, D5, D62.05 mm
    2.5 mm
    2.9 mm
    3.3 mm
    4.2 mm
    5 mm
    6.7 mm
    8.5 mm
    10.2 mm    		Gold-Oxide High-Speed SteelMetal Case000000000000000
     

    Hex-Bit Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. For Fastener Threads, Sold Individually, Right-Hand Thread, For Threading Fastener Threads, Bit.
    You only need one tool to turn these taps and install screws. The 1/4" hex shank fits hand or powered screwdrivers for threading holes. Then switch to a screwdriver bit to finish the job. To tap in hard-to-reach spots, add a bit extension. Taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type, these thread both through holes and blind holes. The tapered section is shorter than a taper chamfer and longer than bottoming chamfer. As a result, they're easier to turn than bottoming taps but require more force than taper taps.
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    Plug Chamfer
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    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M3.5 × 0.6 mm3/8"1 5/16"Metric
    		32.9
    		0.1142"Hex1/4"0000000000000
     
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