Taps & Dies Products
- Taps USS & SAE carbon hand taps (taper, plug and bottom), metric carbon plug taps, HSS left hand taps, carbon pipe taps and tap sets.
- HSS Combination Tap & Drill: Champion U.S.A. high speed steel bits that drill and tap in one step in a drill or tapping head, U.S. and metric sizes and sets.
- Drill & Tap Sets: 18-piece HSS tap & drill sets in U.S. and metric sizes.
- Hex Re-Threading Dies: hex dies that turn with a wrench to clean up and restore damaged bolt and stud threads, in U.S., metric and pipe sizes.
Taper, Plug or Bottom Tap?
- Taper tap: long tapered lead for easy starting in through holes and hard material.
- Plug tap: the most common style; medium lead for through holes and general tapping.
- Bottom tap: very short lead to cut full threads close to the bottom of a blind hole, after starting with a plug or taper tap.
- Use cutting oil or wax, back the tap out often to break chips, and always drill the correct tap drill size.
Related Categories
Thread Repair | Tools | Chemicals & Thread Lockers | Bolts | Nuts
FAQ
What size drill do I use for a tap?
Each tap has a matching tap drill size. For example, a 1/4-20 tap uses a #7 drill and a 3/8-16 tap uses a 5/16" drill. Combination drill & taps take the guesswork out by drilling and tapping in one tool.
Carbon steel or HSS taps?
Carbon steel hand taps are economical for hand tapping softer metals. High speed steel (HSS) holds an edge longer, handles heat better and is the choice for power tapping and harder materials.
What is a re-threading die?
A re-threading die is a hex die used to clean and restore existing threads that are damaged, rusted or painted. Turn it with a wrench over the bolt or stud.
Do you stock left hand taps?
Yes. We carry HSS left hand plug taps for left hand threads.
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