Features
- Precision machined for creating and repairing threads
- Constructed from high carbon steel for durability
- Laser-etched sizing for clear identification
- Black oxide coating for corrosion resistance
- Straight flute design for common threading applications
- Compatible with standard tap handles
- Includes accompanying drill bit for pre-drilling
- Designed for use in various metals such as brass, aluminum, and mild steel
- Not recommended for use with power tools
- Drill bit is suitable for use with drill drivers
- Recommended to use with cutting fluid
Specifications
| Unit Of Measurement | Inch |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Type Of Tap | Plug |
| Drill Bit Included | Yes |
| Etched / Stamped Size Identification | Yes |
| Tap Size Inch | 43104 |
| Thread Length (In) | 1.25 |
| Shank Diameter (In) | 0.375 |
| Number Of Flutes | 4 |
| Thread Direction | Right Hand Thread |
| Surface Coating | Black Oxide |
| Overall Length (In) | 7.75 |
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This tool set includes a plug tap for creating or repairing internal threads and a drill bit for piloting. The plug tap has laser-etched sizing for easy identification and a black oxide coating for corrosion resistance. It features a square shank that is compatible with standard tap handles.
Model Number: 49-57-5591
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Plumbing Fittings
Offer services to create or repair custom plumbing fittings for clients. The precision of the plug tap ensures high-quality threading for secure and leak-free connections.
Automotive Repair Services
Provide specialized threading services for automotive repairs, such as creating or repairing threads in engine components. This can be particularly useful for vintage car restoration.
Metalworking Workshops
Host workshops teaching others how to use plug taps and drill bits for various metalworking projects. This can include both hobbyist and professional applications.
Custom Furniture Manufacturing
Start a business creating custom metal furniture with threaded components for easy assembly and disassembly. This could appeal to customers looking for bespoke and modular furniture designs.
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Offer maintenance services for industrial equipment, focusing on repairing and creating threads in metal parts. This can help businesses extend the life of their machinery and maintain operational efficiency.
Creative
Custom Metal Keychains
Create personalized metal keychains with custom threading for a unique aesthetic. Use the plug tap to add threaded holes to small metal plates and attach charms or decorative elements.
Threaded Candle Holders
Craft metal candle holders with threaded bases, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. The plug tap can be used to thread the base components for a secure fit.
Adjustable Garden Stakes
Design garden stakes with threaded sections to allow for adjustable height. The tap and drill bit can create the necessary threads in metal or PVC for durable and reusable garden tools.
Threaded Wall Art
Make unique wall art pieces by threading metal rods and attaching various shapes and designs. The threading allows for modular and changeable art installations.
DIY Threaded Lamps
Construct custom lamps with threaded components for easy assembly. Use the tap to create threaded sections in metal lamp bases and arms.