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Quick-Change Hex Shank Drill Taps for Drills and Screwdrivers

Save time when you need to change drill taps frequently. The grooved shank snaps directly into drills, power screwdrivers, and other tools that accept a 1/4" hex shank. However, they’re not rated for impact drivers. With a drill bit point to drive into the workpiece, these taps can drill and tap holes in a single step. They’re made of high-speed steel and are for use on most metal and plastic.

Their spiral flutes keep chips clear by drawing them back toward the tap and out of the hole. All have a plug chamfer with 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, so they’re suitable for start-to-finish tapping.

Uncoated High-Speed Steel—Uncoated taps are strong enough for most tapping jobs but have the shortest tool life.

	Thread			Drill Bit								Plug Chamfer
	Size	Lg.	Overall Lg.	Size	Decimal Size Equiv.	Point Angle	Flute Type	No. of Flutes	Thread Type	Pitch Dia. Limit	Hex Shank Size		Each
Uncoated High-Speed Steel



		5-40	5/16"	1 27/64"	7/64"	0.1024"	110°	Spiral	2	UNC	Not Rated	1/4"	3464A82	000000

Drill Taps

Spiral Flute

Drill holes and cut threads without switching tools. Made of high-speed steel, these taps are for use on most metal and plastic. The square shank is compatible with tap holders for drill presses and milling machines. All have a plug chamfer with 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, so they're suitable for start-to-finish tapping.

Uncoated High-Speed Steel—Uncoated taps are strong enough for most tapping jobs but have the shortest tool life.

Spiral Flute—Taps with spiral flutes keep chips clear by drawing them back toward the tap and out of the hole.

	Thread			Drill Bit							Plug Chamfer
	Size	Lg.	Overall Lg.	Size	Decimal Size Equiv.	Point Angle	Flute Type	No. of Flutes	Thread Type	Pitch Dia. Limit		Each
Uncoated High-Speed Steel



		5-40	13/32"	1 15/16"	38 Ga.	0.1015"	110°	Spiral	2	UNC	H2	2748A16	000000

Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

Repair damaged threads or create new ones. These convenient assortments include helical inserts, an installation tool for each thread size, a drill bit, and a tap. The inserts are also known as Heli-Coil inserts.

Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.

18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.

	Drill Bit Size	For Max. Hole Dia.		Each
Pronged







	18-8 Stainless Steel

	36	5-40 Thread × 0.188" Installed Lg. (12 Each) 5-40 Thread × 1/4" Installed Lg. (12 Each) 5-40 Thread × 1/8" Installed Lg. (12 Each) Drill Bit Installation Tool Prong Break-Off Tool Through-Hole Tap	Coarse	29 Ga.	0.136"	91732A903	0000000