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    Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Taps.
    Cut threads into holes so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly. Our basic 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.
    Cobalt Steel—These taps resist higher temperatures and and last twice as long as high-speed steel taps. They thread hard materials such as iron and hardened steel without damaging their cutting edges.
    Carbide—The hardest and most wear-resistant taps. They last 10 times longer than high-speed steel for the best performance on hard and abrasive materials like nickel and fiberglass. Carbide can be brittle, however, so these taps require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used for hand tapping.
    Carbon Steel—The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated—Resist heat, chipping, and wear for three times the life of uncoated taps.
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—No taps last longer. These are the best for high-speed, high-temperature drilling of tough materials such as iron.
    Taper Chamfer—Good for both starting holes and threading through holes. These taps have the longest taper to gradually engage with the material, reducing the force needed to turn them. They can't reach the bottom of blind holes, however, so you will likely need to finish with a bottoming-chamfer tap.
    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.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Number of Flutes—Taps with fewer flutes have more space to capture chips, so you won’t have to clear them as often. However, they can be more difficult to keep straight in the hole.
    Taps Sold as Sets—Include one tap of each chamfer type.
    Taps
    Taps Sold as Sets
    Drill Bit
    Taper Chamfer
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of
    Taps
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square2521A5770000002521A6270000002521A64700000032521A777000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square2636A34000002636A54000002636A740000032636A94000000
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square26545A1330000026545A480000026545A16300000326545A193000000
     
    Cobalt Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square———02662A2200000———0————0
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square———02662A7800000———0————0
     
    Carbide
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 1/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square———07822N550000007822N61000000————0
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square26035A1270000026035A1620000026035A18500000————0
     

    Tap Sets

    These sets include a variety of taps for threading holes so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly.
    High-Speed Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Taper, Plug, and Bottoming Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Single Tap Thread Size.

    Taper, Plug, and Bottoming

    Chamfer Set

    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include one of each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and threading through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated—Resist heat, chipping, and wear for three times the life of uncoated taps.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    35/8"-11
    		UNC
    		Plastic Case4Square2521A777000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    35/8"-11
    		UNC
    		Plastic Case4Square2636A94000000
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated
    35/8"-11
    		UNC
    		Plastic Case4Square26545A193000000
     
    High-Speed Steel—Multiple Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Plug Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Multiple Tap Thread Sizes.

    Plug Chamfer Set

    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include multiple sizes of plug chamfer taps for through holes and blind holes.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Plug Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    101 each of sizes 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 1/2"-13, and 5/8"-11UNF, UNC
    		Metal CaseSquare25555A310000000
     
    Carbon Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Taper, Plug, and Bottoming Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Single Tap Thread Size.

    Taper, Plug, and Bottoming

    Chamfer Set

    The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps. Sets include one each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    35/8"-11
    		UNC
    		Plastic Case4Square26035A357000000
     
    Carbon Steel—Multiple Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Plug Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Multiple Tap Thread Sizes.

    Plug Chamfer Set

    The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps. Sets include multiple sizes of plug chamfer taps for through holes and blind holes.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    603 each of sizes 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20,
    1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 7/8"-9, 7/8"-14, 1"-8, and 1"-12    		UNF, UNC
    		Plastic CaseSquare2688A110000000
     

    Tap and Die Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Die Sets.
    Use a single set for many sizes of internal and external threads. The taps and dies are for use on most metal and plastic.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel taps are for thread repair and occasional tapping.
    High-Speed Steel—High-speed steel taps and dies last longer than carbon steel when used on similar material.
    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-chamfer taps. When using them to tap closed-end holes, be sure to leave sufficient space at the bottom for chips to accumulate.
    Taper Chamfer—Taper-chamfer taps have 7-10 chamfered threads at the tip for cutting into the workpiece. They require less torque than other chamfer types, making them a good choice for starting threads and tapping through holes. However, a longer taper means that they cannot thread as close to the bottom of closed-end holes.
    Hex—Hex-shaped dies are for thread repair and can be used with conventional wrenches.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Tap Sizes Included
    Tap Chamfer
    Type
    Die
    Shape
    Die Sizes Included
    Wd.
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    Carbon Steel Taps and Dies
     
    Right-Hand Thread
    536-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 1/4"-18Plug, TaperHex6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-161", 1 7/16"Plastic CaseDie Wrench (2), Screwdriver, Tap Wrench (3), Thread Gauge25955A60000000
    654-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 7/8"-9, 7/8"-14, 1"-8, 1"-14, 1/4"-18Plug, TaperHex4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 7/8"-14, 7/8"-9, 1"-8, 1"-145/8", 1", 1 7/16", 1 13/16"Plastic CaseDie Wrench (4), Tap Wrench (4), Thread Gauge26075A71000000
     
    High-Speed Steel Taps and Dies
     
    Right-Hand Thread
    586-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 1/4"-18PlugHex6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-161", 1 7/16"Plastic CaseDie Wrench (2), Extractor (5), Screwdriver, Tap Wrench (3), Thread Gauge26055A74000000
     

    Tap, Die, and Thread File Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap, Die, and Thread File Sets.
    Repair screw threads in a wide range of sizes. The dies are hex shaped for use with conventional wrenches. The taps have a square shank that's compatible with tap wrenches and tap holders for drill presses and drilling machines. With a plug chamfer, all taps have 3-5 chamfered threads and are suitable for thread repair in both through holes and closed-end holes.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Tap Sizes Included
    Die Sizes Included
    File Sizes Included
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    Right-Hand Thread
    481/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/4”-20, 1/4”-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-24, 5/16”-18, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 9/16"-18, 9/16”-12, M6 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.00 mm, M10 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M11 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.25 mm, M12 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.75 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, M6 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.00 mm, M10 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M11 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.25 mm, M12 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.75 mm, M14 × 1.50 mmFor 0.75 to 3 mm thread pitches, For 11 to 24 threads per inchPlastic Case25325A150000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps, Spiral Flute for Blind Holes.

    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes

    Remove long, stringy chips to produce cleaner threads than standard taps. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.
    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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated—Resist heat, chipping, and wear for three times the life of uncoated taps.
    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.
    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes—Pull chips back toward the tap so they won't build up in blind holes. When tapping brittle material like iron that creates fine or powdery debris, choose a straight-flute tap.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Bottoming Chamfer—These taps have the shortest taper to thread close to the bottom of blind holes. They require the most force to turn, so they’re often used to finish holes started by plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral-Point Flute
    for Through Holes
    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"Square—————0Plug42529A63000000
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"Square—————0Bottoming42529A6400000
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug32523A416000000—————0
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 7/64"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"Square—————0Plug426255A77000000
    5/8"-11
    		1 7/64"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"Square—————0Bottoming426255A78000000
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug32762A5800000—————0
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug32568A5200000—————0
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel, Spiral Flute for Blind Holes.

    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes

    Made of a high-vanadium alloy, these taps are harder and more wear-resistant than other high-speed steel taps. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.
    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.
    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes—Pull chips back toward the tap so they won't build up in blind holes. When tapping brittle material like iron that creates fine or powdery debris, choose a straight-flute tap.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Bottoming Chamfer—These taps have the shortest taper to thread close to the bottom of blind holes. They require the most force to turn, so they’re often used to finish holes started by plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral-Point Flute
    for Through Holes
    Spiral Flute for
    Blind Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    Each
    Chamfer
    Type
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Black Oxide
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		317/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug2684A75000000Bottoming27055A55000000
     

    Tap Extractor Sets for Screw Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap Extractors. Tap Extractor Sets for Screw Thread Taps.
    To extract taps of different sizes, these sets include multiple extractors. Fingers on the extractor grip the flutes on a broken tap. Use with a tap wrench to remove taps with straight flutes from the workpiece.
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Three-Flute Tap Size
    For Four-Flute Tap Size
    Material
    Container
    Type
    For Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Each
    6—No. 14, 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16SteelPlastic Case42561A4220000000
    6—5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16SteelPlastic Case42561A423000000
    11No. 5, No. 6, 1/8", M3, M3.5
    		No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", M4, M4.5, M5, M5.5, M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16, M18, M19, M20, M22, M24, M25SteelPlastic Case3, 42561A424000000
    13No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, 1/8", M3, M3.5
    		No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", M4, M4.5, M5, M5.5, M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16, M18, M19, M20SteelPlastic Case3, 42561A425000000
    15No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, 1/8", M3, M3.5
    		No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", M2, M4, M4.5, M5, M5.5, M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16, M18, M19, M20, M22, M24, M25SteelPlastic Case3, 42561A426000000

    Left-Hand Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Taps.
    Create left-hand threads that prevent counter-clockwise rotating parts, such as flywheels and propellers, from loosening and spinning off. These 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.
    Taper Chamfer—Good for both starting holes and threading through holes. These taps have the longest taper to gradually engage with the material, reducing the force needed to turn them. They can't reach the bottom of blind holes, however, so you will likely need to finish with a bottoming-chamfer tap.
    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.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Taper Chamfer
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square2584A610000002584A380000002584A83000000
     

    Long-Reach Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Long-Reach Taps.
    Thread holes that are hard to access or where obstructions make it difficult to turn a tap wrench. About twice as long other taps, these get you inside machines or through assemblies such as pulleys and belts. They 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.
    Taper Chamfer—Good for both starting holes and threading through holes. These taps have the longest taper to gradually engage with the material, reducing the force needed to turn them. They can't reach the bottom of blind holes, however, so you will likely need to finish with a bottoming-chamfer tap.
    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.
    Drill Bit
    Shank
    Taper Chamfer
    Plug Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Type
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"6"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square0.48"———02582A22000000
    5/8"-11
    		3"8"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square0.503"2582A49800000002583A17000000
     

    Chip-Free Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Chip-Free Taps.
    No flutes, no chips. Press threads into material for zero buildup to slow you down or damage the tap. Since these displace rather than cut material, they create stronger, cleaner threads. They require an exact hole size, however, or tapping can be difficult and result in weak threads. Fluteless taps are faster and require more force to drive than fluted taps, so they're commonly used in production work on a milling machine. Also known as cold-forming taps.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals.
    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.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"3.81"UNC
    		037/64"
    		0.5817"Square2534A320000002534A34000000
     

    Long-Reach Chip-Clearing Taps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Long-Reach Chip-Clearing Taps.
    Push out chips while threading holes that are hard to reach or obstructed. These taps are double the length of standard taps to reach inside machines or through assemblies such as pulleys and belts. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.
    Cobalt Steel—These taps resist higher temperatures and and last twice as long as high-speed steel taps. They thread hard materials such as iron and hardened steel without damaging their cutting edges.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.
    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Shank
    Spiral-Point Flute
    for Through Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Type
    Dia.
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Cobalt Steel
     
    Black Oxide
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/32"6"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"Square0.48"Plug32589A490000000
     

    Oversized Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Oversized Taps.
    Cut slightly oversized threads to create space for plating and compensate for heat treatments that shrink threads. These taps have a pitch diameter that’s 0.0055" larger than standard taps. Their straight flutes 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.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		417/32"
    		0.5313"Square2535A18000000
     

    Oversized Chip-Clearing Taps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Oversized Chip-Clearing Taps, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

    Remove chips as you cut slightly oversized threads that create space for plating or compensate for shrink from heat treating. These taps have a pitch diameter that’s 0.0055" larger than standard taps. The spiral-point flutes force chips through the hole so there’s no buildup to damage the threads or the tap.
    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.
    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral-Point Flute
    for Through Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug32612A28000000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Chip-Clearing Taps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Chip-Clearing Taps, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

    Chips won't slow you down when creating threads to join counter-clockwise rotating parts. Left-hand threads keep components such as flywheels and propellers from loosening and spinning off. These taps force chips through the hole so there’s no buildup to damage the threads or the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse taps to extract chips, they also form threads faster than standard left-hand taps.
    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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated—Resist heat, chipping, and wear for three times the life of uncoated taps.
    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral-Point Flute
    for Through Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug325315A66000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug325315A8600000
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"3 13/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug325315A10300000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets.
    Three chamfer types in one set create a snug fit with left-hand fasteners that secure counter-clockwise rotating parts. Left-hand threads keep components such as flywheels and propellers from loosening and spinning off. These taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include one of each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and threading through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    35/8"-11
    		UNC
    		4Square2584A6570000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps for Titanium

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Titanium, Spiral Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral Flute for Through Holes

    Sharp, angled flutes cut through tough titanium alloys while reducing heat and preventing clogs. These taps draw out chips gradually to create clean threads and protect the tap from jamming or breaking.
    Cobalt Steel—Tough and wear resistant, cobalt taps last twice as long as high-speed steel. They also can run at higher temperatures without damage to their cutting edges.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.
    Spiral Flute for Through Holes—Left-hand flutes push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral Flute for
    Through Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Cobalt Steel
     
    Black Oxide
    5/8"-11
    		11/16"4 5/16"UNC
    		17/32"
    		0.5313"SquarePlug32439A380000000
     

    Helical Insert Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Helical Insert Taps.
    Match the size of helical inserts so they fit tightly when installed in the hole.
    High-Speed Steel—These taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    For Insert
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Insert
    Thread Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		2"4 1/4"UNC
    		421/32"
    		0.6563"Square91709A11200000091709A4730000000
     

    Quick-Change Hex Shank Drill Taps for Drills and Screwdrivers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Taps. 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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel—Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated taps resist heat and wear better than uncoated taps, letting them last up to twice as long.
    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
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/4"6 1/16"17/32"
    		0.5313"118°Spiral4UNC
    		H31/4"3464A66000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/4"6 1/16"17/32"
    		0.5313"118°Spiral4UNC
    		H31/4"3464A13600000
     

    Drill Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Taps. Drill Taps, Straight Flute.

    Straight 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.
    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
    5/8"-11
    		1 3/4"5 1/16"17/32"
    		0.5313"110°Straight4UNC
    		H32748A110000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps for Nickel

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Nickel, Spiral Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral Flute for Through Holes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Nickel, Spiral Flute for Blind Holes.

    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes

    Avoid heat buildup that can deform material and prematurely wear taps when threading nickel alloys. The body on these taps narrows closer to the flutes for better coolant flow and less contact with the workpiece. Spiral flutes prevent stuck chips that can slow you down and decrease the quality of the threads.
    Cobalt Steel—Tough and wear resistant, cobalt taps last twice as long as high-speed steel. They also can run at higher temperatures without damage to their cutting edges.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.
    Spiral Flute for Through Holes—Left-hand flutes push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes.
    Spiral Flute for Blind Holes—Pull chips back toward the tap so they won't build up in blind holes.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Spiral Flute for
    Through Holes
    Spiral Flute for
    Blind Holes
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    Cobalt Steel
     
    Black Oxide
    5/8"-11
    		29/32"3 13/16"UNC
    		Plug317/32"
    		0.5313"Square25595A920000002626A550000000
     

    Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. 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.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Thread
    Spacing
    Drill Bit Size
    For Max. Hole Dia.
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    541/2"-13 Thread × 3/4" Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    1/4"-20 Thread × 3/8" Installed Lg. (12 Each)
    3/8"-16 Thread × 0.562" Installed Lg. (12 Each)
    5/16"-18 Thread × 0.469" Installed Lg. (12 Each)
    5/8"-11 Thread × 15/16" Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    7/16"-14 Thread × 0.656" Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    Drill Bits
    Installation Tools
    Through-Hole Taps    		Coarse
    		17/64"
    21/64"
    25/64"
    29/64"
    17/32"
    21/32"
    		0.266"
    0.328"
    0.391"
    0.453"
    0.531"
    0.656"    		90285A1210000000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Helical Insert Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Helical Insert Taps.
    Size holes for installing helical inserts that anchor left-hand bolts and rods. Helical inserts reinforce the connection between holes and fasteners that secure counter-clockwise rotating parts. Left-hand threads keep components such as flywheels and propellers from loosening and spinning off.
    High-Speed Steel—These taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    For Insert
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Insert
    Thread Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    5/8"-11
    		1 13/16"4 1/4"UNC
    		421/32"
    		0.6563"Square92090A351000000
     

    Tap Extractors for Screw Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap Extractors. Tap Extractors for Screw Thread Taps.
    Fingers on the extractor grip the flutes on a broken tap. Use with a tap wrench to remove taps with straight flutes from the workpiece without damaging the surrounding threads.
    Tap Extractors
    Replacement Tap Extractor Fingers
    For Tap
    Size
    Material
    Square Shank
    Size
    Choose a Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Each
    Choose a Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    5/8", M16
    		Steel0.37"3, 42561A5370000003, 412561A56200000

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Drill Bit, Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Drill Bit, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool.

    Drill Bit, Installation Tool

    and Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"-11
    		0.625"21/32"
    		0.656"6Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		98356A1480000000
    5/8"-11
    		0.938"21/32"
    		0.656"6Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		91732A018000000
    5/8"-11
    		1.250"21/32"
    		0.656"6Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		98356A149000000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Left-Hand Thread Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Save time when repairing threads in parts that rotate counterclockwise—these inserts come with installation tools. Pair them with left-hand-thread screws, and turn them the left to tighten. 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.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"-11
    		0.938"21/32"
    		0.656"2Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		92090A6550000000
     
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