Features
- T-handle design for secure holding of taps
- Adjustable self-equalizing jaws
- Spring tension to maintain T-handle position
- Hardened steel jaws for positive grip and accurate threading
- Heat-treated carbon steel construction for rust and tarnish resistance
Specifications
| Upc | 0000346622423 |
| Size | #0 - 1/4 in. |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Availability | |
| Model Number | BTH014 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Upc | 0000346622430 |
| Size | 1/4 - 1/2 in. |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Availability | |
| Model Number | BTH1412 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
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Hand-operated T-handle wrench for holding and turning taps. It uses adjustable, self-equalizing jaws and spring tension to keep the handle position. Jaws are hardened for a positive grip; the body is made from heat-treated carbon steel for improved corrosion resistance.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Thread Repair
Offer on-site thread restoration and custom tapping for bikes, furniture, machinery, and fixtures. The T-handle tap wrench provides controlled, accurate starts in materials where power tools risk cross-threading.
Custom Camera Plates
Produce bespoke camera and light mount plates with tapped 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 arrays for filmmakers and photographers. Market premium, precisely threaded plates and adapter blocks with quick lead times.
Maker Workshops
Host paid classes on tapping techniques: drill sizing, cutting fluids, starting square, and thread repair. Include hands-on projects (tripod mounts, threaded inserts in wood) and sell kits featuring the T-handle wrench.
Tap Kit Rentals
Rent curated tap-and-wrench kits (#0–1/2 in.) to DIYers and small shops for weekend projects. Include gauges, charts, cutting fluid, and a quick guide to reduce breakage and ensure clean threads.
3D Print Threading Service
Add durable metal threads to 3D-printed parts by tapping pilot holes or installing threaded inserts with tapped retainers. Offer design consultation and per-hole pricing for robotics, props, and prototypes.
Creative
Modular Candle Holders
Tap 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads into wood or aluminum blocks to create stackable candle holders. Use threaded rod and caps to mix heights and shapes. The T-handle’s self-equalizing jaws keep taps square so the candles sit perfectly upright.
Camera Rig Adapters
Make custom plates and brackets with standard 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads for cameras, lights, and mics. The spring-tension T-handle lets you re-index quickly in tight spaces while starting threads straight for secure mounting.
Kinetic Jewelry
Design small kinetic pendants and rings using micro threaded standoffs, screws, and tapped holes (#0–1/4 in.). Precision alignment from the hardened jaws gives smooth-threading parts that spin or articulate cleanly.
Secret-Thread Puzzle Box
Build a wooden puzzle box that opens via concealed threaded plugs and dowels. Tap blind holes and use matching machine screws as the hidden mechanism so pieces lock with exact engagement and no wobble.
Bolt-Together Sculptures
Create modular art from tapped metal/wood tiles and assorted bolts. Patterns can be reconfigured by threading different lengths and heads, using both size ranges (up to 1/2 in.) for bold or delicate details.