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
- Taper style for gradual cutting starts in hard materials
- Compatible with all standard tap handles or wrenches
- Designed for use in metal materials including brass, aluminum, and mild steel
- Recommended for use with cutting fluid
Specifications
| Size | 1/8"-28 BSP |
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Weight | 0.05 lb |
| Height | 0.375 in |
| Width | 0.375 in |
| Material Composition | Black Oxide |
| Material Application | Metal |
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The Straight Flute Taper Tap is designed for creating or repairing internal threads. It features a protective coating to resist corrosion and a square shank that is compatible with standard tap handles or wrenches. The taper style allows for gradual starts when cutting threads.
Model Number: 49-57-5190
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Threaded Fasteners
Produce and sell custom threaded fasteners and connectors for specific industries, such as automotive, aerospace, or marine. The tap can create high-quality threads in various metals to meet industry standards.
Repair and Maintenance Service
Offer a mobile repair and maintenance service for machinery and equipment. Use the tap to repair worn or damaged threads on-site, providing convenience and reducing downtime for clients.
Threaded Metal Product Line
Develop a line of threaded metal products, such as furniture, fixtures, or decorative items. Market these products as high-quality, durable, and customizable to attract niche markets.
DIY Threading Kits
Create and sell DIY threading kits that include the tap, tap handle, cutting fluid, and instructional materials. Target hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and small businesses looking to perform their own threading projects.
Precision Machining Services
Offer precision machining services specializing in threading. Use the tap to provide custom threading solutions for clients in various industries, ensuring high-quality and accurate results.
Creative
Custom Metal Jewelry
Use the tap to create intricate threaded designs in metal pieces for custom jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, or necklaces. The precision threading can add a unique tactile element to the jewelry.
Miniature Mechanical Models
Design and assemble miniature mechanical models or sculptures with moving parts. The tap can be used to create threaded connections for assembling and adjusting the components.
Threaded Metal Artwork
Create wall art or sculptures by threading various metal pieces together. The tap allows for precise and clean threads, enabling complex and sturdy designs.
Customized Kitchen Utensils
Craft custom threaded handles for kitchen utensils like spatulas, ladles, and whisks. The unique threaded design can provide a better grip and a stylish look.
Metal Puzzle Pieces
Design and create intricate metal puzzles with threaded components. The tap can be used to make interlocking parts that require precise threading to solve.