Features
- Precision machined for creating and repairing clean, accurate threads
- High carbon steel construction for durability
- Long-lasting laser etch for clear markings
- Black oxide coating for corrosion resistance
- Designed for through-hole threading
- Square shank for compatibility with standard tap handles or wrenches
- Recommended for use with cutting fluid
Specifications
| Overall Length | 3 1/4 in |
| Drill Bit Size | 1/2 in |
| Thread Size | 1/2"-13 |
| Tap Chamfer | Plug |
| Tap Style | Straight Flute |
| Tap Finish | Black Oxide |
| Tap Material | Carbon Steel |
| Primary Material Application | Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals |
| Measurement System | Fractional Inch |
| Threads Per Inch | 13 |
| Thread Standard | NC |
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The Straight Flute Plug Tap is designed for creating or repairing clean and accurate internal threads. It features a protective coating to resist corrosion and is compatible with standard tap handles or wrenches for through-hole threading. It is suited for use in common metal materials.
Model Number: 49-57-5160
Project Ideas
Business
Thread Repair Service
Offer a specialized service for repairing damaged threads in machinery and equipment, ensuring clients' tools and parts are restored to working condition quickly.
Custom Metal Fabrication
Start a metal fabrication business focusing on custom parts and assemblies with precise threading. Market to industries that require bespoke metal components.
Educational Workshops
Host workshops and classes teaching DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists how to use taps for threading metal. Provide hands-on experience and sell related tools and materials.
Metal Art and Home Decor
Create and sell unique, handcrafted metal art and home decor items, focusing on pieces that require precise threaded connections for assembly and installation.
Automotive and Machinery Parts
Manufacture and sell custom automotive and machinery parts with threaded holes for easy assembly and maintenance. Cater to car enthusiasts and industrial clients.
Creative
Custom Metal Signage
Create personalized metal signs with threaded mounting holes for easy installation. Use the tap to ensure the holes are precisely threaded for screws or bolts.
DIY Metal Furniture
Build custom metal furniture pieces like tables or chairs. Utilize the tap to create threaded joints for assembling the parts securely and easily.
Industrial Art Sculptures
Craft unique industrial sculptures using metal parts. Threaded connections can help in assembling complex structures that can be easily disassembled for transport.
Customized Tool Holders
Design and fabricate metal tool holders or racks with threaded mounting holes for attaching to walls or workbenches, ensuring they are sturdy and reliable.
Home Improvement Fixtures
Create custom fixtures for home improvement projects, such as curtain rods, shelving brackets, or light fixtures. Use the tap to thread holes for secure and stable mounting.