Features
- Precision machined for creating and repairing clean, accurate threads
- High Carbon Steel for durability
- Long lasting laser etch for clear markings
- Black Oxide coating for corrosion resistance
- Straight flute tap style for common threading applications
- Plug Style tap designed for through hole threading
- Square shank compatible with standard tap handles or wrenches
- Designed for use in various metals including brass, aluminum, and mild steel
- Recommended for use with cutting fluid
Specifications
| Size | 1/4"-20 NC |
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Weight | 0.03 lb |
| Height | 0.25 in |
| Width | 0.25 in |
| Material Application | Metal |
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The Straight Flute Plug Tap is precision machined for creating or repairing clean, accurate internal threads. It features long-lasting laser-etched sizing for easy identification and a Black Oxide coating for corrosion resistance. The square shank is compatible with standard tap handles or tap wrenches and is designed for through-hole threading.
Model Number: 49-57-5134
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Threading Service
Offer a custom threading service for local businesses and hobbyists needing precise threads in metal components for various projects.
DIY Assembly Kits
Develop and sell DIY assembly kits for furniture, decor, or mechanical projects that require threading. Include pre-threaded parts and instructions.
Repair and Restoration Service
Provide a service to repair or restore threaded components in machinery, vehicles, or other equipment. Use the tap to ensure precise and durable threads.
Educational Workshops
Host workshops teaching people how to use taps for creating threads in metal. Provide hands-on experience and offer kits and tools for sale.
Custom Metal Fabrication
Start a business specializing in custom metal fabrication, offering threaded components as a key feature. Use the tap to create accurate threads for various customer needs.
Creative
Custom Threaded Jewelry
Create unique pieces of jewelry by threading metal beads and components using the tap. Combine with other materials like leather or fabric for bespoke designs.
Threaded Sculpture Pieces
Design and assemble abstract sculptures using threaded metal rods and custom-fitted nuts. The tap can create precise threads for seamless assembly.
DIY Mechanical Puzzles
Craft mechanical puzzles with threaded components that require users to unscrew and reassemble different parts to solve. The tap ensures precise threading for smooth operation.
Threaded Plant Hangers
Design and build plant hangers with custom-threaded metal hooks and support rods. Use the tap to create threads for easy assembly and disassembly.
Modular Furniture Connectors
Create modular furniture pieces where parts can be connected and reconfigured using threaded rods and connectors. The tap will be essential for creating accurate threads in the metal components.