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    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
    Pieces
    Chamfer
    Type
    Tap Sizes
    Included
    Overall Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Pitch Dia.
    Limit
    Drill Bit Sizes
    Included
    Drill Bit Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Tap
    18Plug6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    5/16"-18
    3/8"-16
    7/16"-14
    1/2"-13    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		2, 3H327/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Black-Oxide High-Speed SteelMetal Case000000000000000
     
    Gold-Oxide High-Speed Steel Tap
    18Plug6-40
    8-36
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-24
    3/8"-24
    7/16"-20
    1/2"-20    		2 1/16"
    2 7/32"
    2 15/32"
    2 5/8"
    2 7/8"
    3 1/8"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNF
    		2, 3H2, H329/64"
    25/64"
    33 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    3 ga.
    I
    Q    		Gold-Oxide High-Speed SteelMetal Case00000000000000
     

    Tap and Drill Bit Sets

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

    Metal Case

    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.
    Uncoated Cobalt Steel Tap—Uncoated cobalt steel taps have higher strength and wear resistance than carbon steel and high-speed steel taps.
    Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel Tap—Black-oxide high-speed steel taps have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They cut with less friction than uncoated taps.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel Tap—Titanium nitride (TiN)-coated high-speed steel taps have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They resist heat and wear better than uncoated taps, letting them last up to twice as long.
    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.
    Gold-Oxide High-Speed Steel Drill Bit—Gold-oxide high-speed steel drill bits have a longer tool life than carbon steel.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel Drill Bit—Titanium nitride (TiN)-coated high-speed steel drill bits have a longer tool life than carbon steel. They last longer and can drill at higher speeds than uncoated and oxide-coated drill bits.
    Uncoated Cobalt Steel Drill Bit—Uncoated cobalt steel drill bits have higher strength and wear resistance than carbon steel and high-speed steel 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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Chamfer
    Type
    Tap Sizes
    Included
    Overall Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Pitch Dia.
    Limit
    Drill Bit Sizes
    Included
    Drill Bit Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Tap
    10Plug1 each of sizes:
    1/4"-20
     5/16"-18
    3/8"-16
    7/16"-14
    1/2"-13    		2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC
    		4Not Rated27/64"
    5/16"
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Black-Oxide High-Speed SteelPlastic Pouch00000000000000
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4-20
    5/16-18
    3/8-16
    7/16-14
    1/2-13    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		3, 4H327/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Uncoated High-Speed SteelMetal Case0000000000000
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-40
    8-36
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4-28
    5/16-24
    3/8-24
    7/16-20
    1/2-20    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		3, 4H2, H329/64"
    25/64"
    33 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    3 ga.
    I
    Q    		Uncoated High-Speed SteelMetal Case0000000000000
     
    Uncoated Cobalt Steel Tap
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4-20
    5/16-18
    3/8-16
    7/16-14
    1/2-13    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		2, 3H327/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Uncoated Cobalt SteelMetal Case0000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel Tap
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4-20
    5/16-18
    3/8-16
    7/16-14
    1/2-13    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		3, 4H327/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel, Gold-Oxide High-Speed SteelMetal Case00000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel Tap
    18Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4-20
    5/16-18
    3/8-16
    7/16-14
    1/2-13    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 23/32"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 3/8"    		UNC, UNF
    		3, 4H327/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    29 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    7 ga.
    F
    U    		Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed SteelMetal Case00000000000000
     

    Hex-Shank Tap and Drill Bit Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Drill Bit Sets. Hex-Shank Tap and Drill Bit Sets.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Chamfer
    Type
    Tap Sizes
    Included
    Overall Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Pitch Dia.
    Limit
    Drill Bit Sizes
    Included
    Drill Bit Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel Tap
    36Plug1 each of sizes:
    6-32
    6-40
    8-32
    8-36
    10-24
    10-32
    12-24
    12-28
    1/4"-20
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-18
    5/16"-24
    3/8"-24
    3/8"-16
    7/16"-14
    7/16"-20
    1/2"-13
    1/2"-20    		2"
    2 1/8"
    2 5/32"
    2 11/64"
    2 3/8"
    2 1/2"
    2 15/16"
    3 5/32"
    3 7/32"    		UNC, UNF
    		3, 4H2, H31 each of sizes:
    25/64"
    27/64"
    29/64"
    5/16"
    36 ga.
    33 ga.
    25 ga.
    21 ga.
    16 ga.
    15 ga.
    7 ga.
    3 ga.
    F
    I
    Q
    U
    2 each of sizes:
    29 ga.    		Black-Oxide High-Speed SteelMetal Case00000000000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Parabolic Flute, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Parabolic Flute

    Round Shank

    Standard

    The hardest and most wear-resistant bits, the flutes clear chips and improve coolant flow. They prevent clogs and dissipate heat that can damage the bit and the hole. Carbide bits stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and difficult-to-machine materials. They last 10 to 20 times longer than cobalt steel. Carbide can be brittle, however, so these bits require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand drilling applications.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated bits, especially on materials like hardened steel, iron, and stainless steel.
    Uncoated—Excellent for a range of materials but won't last as long as coated bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    5/32"
    		0.1563"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		5/32"Standard
    		0000000000000
    24 Ga.
    		0.152"
    		3 5/32"1.82"ParabolicRound
    		0.152"Standard
    		0000000000000
    23 Ga.
    		0.154"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		0.1539"Standard
    		0000000000000
    22 Ga.
    		0.157"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		0.1571"Standard
    		0000000000000
     
    Uncoated
    5/32"
    		0.1563"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		5/32"Standard
    		000000000000
    24 Ga.
    		0.152"
    		3 5/32"1.82"ParabolicRound
    		0.152"Standard
    		0000000000000
    23 Ga.
    		0.154"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		0.1539"Standard
    		0000000000000
    22 Ga.
    		0.157"
    		3 5/32"1.81"ParabolicRound
    		0.1571"Standard
    		0000000000000
     

    Nonsparking Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Nonsparking Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Drill safely in flammable environments. Made of beryllium copper, these bits won’t create sparks that could ignite upon contact with combustible vapors or residues. They're Factory Mutual (FM) approved and help you meet OSHA requirements in areas where flammable materials are present.
    Do not use these bits in direct contact with acetylene. Dust from beryllium copper can be toxic, so don't grind or sharpen them.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    3/16"
    		0.1875"
    		3 5/32"1.18"Round
    		3/16"Standard
    		000000000000000
     
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