Features
- Plug tap for cutting right‑hand internal threads
- Drill bit matched to tap for correct drill size
- No‑skate tip on drill bit for accurate hole starts
- Heat‑treated high carbon steel tap for durability
- Rolled tap threads for cleaner, more accurate threads than machined threads
- Rust‑ and tarnish‑resistant tap finish
- Laser‑etched size marking on tap
Specifications
| Part Number | BDT1024 |
| Thread Size | 10-24 (plug tap) |
| Drill Bit Size | #25 (wire gauge) |
| Tap Material | High carbon steel |
| Drill Bit Material | Steel |
| Color / Finish | Metal / corrosion‑resistant finish |
| Included | 1 plug tap, 1 drill bit |
| Dimensions | 0.22 in (L) x 1.81 in (W) x 5.88 in (H) |
| Weight | 0.03 lb |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| Upc | 000346622195 |
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Combo set containing a plug tap sized for cutting right‑hand internal threads and a matched No.25 drill bit for the correct hole size. The tap is made from heat‑treated carbon steel with rolled threads and a corrosion‑resistant finish. The drill bit has a no‑skate tip to help start holes accurately.
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Tapped Brackets and Plates Shop
Offer made-to-order aluminum or steel plates with 10-24 tapped hole patterns for makers: robot chassis, pedalboards, AV mounts, and lab fixtures. Customers submit dimensions and hole grids; you drill #25 and tap 10-24 for ready-to-assemble parts.
3D Print Thread Finishing Service
Partner with local makerspaces and Etsy sellers to tap 10-24 threads in their 3D-printed parts for clean, durable fastener interfaces. Bundle with hardware packs, and upsell design tweaks to add proper wall thickness and boss geometry.
On-Site Thread Chasing and Small Repair
Provide mobile service to chase/clean 10-24 threads in fixtures, cabinetry hardware, display racks, and prototypes. Prevents replacement of whole parts due to galled or paint-clogged threads. Bill per hole with a minimum service call.
Signage Standoff Hardware Kits
Produce acrylic/metal sign panels pre-drilled #25 and tapped 10-24, packaged with screws and spacers. Sell to small businesses for easy wall-mounted signs with a professional standoff look—no special tools required by the customer.
Intro to Tapping Workshops + Tool Kits
Host short classes teaching safe drilling and tapping for hobbyists and small businesses. Include a take-home kit with a 10-24 tap, #25 bit, cutting fluid, and practice plates. Monetize via registrations and upsell precision plates and hardware.
Creative
Modular Wall Hook Rail
Drill #25 holes along an aluminum or steel flat bar and tap 10-24 threads to create a sleek, removable hook rail. Use 10-24 machine screws and spacers to swap between hooks, baskets, and shelves without drilling new holes. The no-skate tip helps start clean holes in metal; back the tap out periodically to break chips for crisp threads.
Floating Standoff Picture Frame
Make a modern frame with a metal backer plate tapped 10-24 at the corners. Use 10-24 screws and custom spacers/standoffs to float acrylic or wood face panels off the wall. Tapped holes let you easily change panels or add layers for depth and color.
EDC Key Organizer Plates
Cut two slim aluminum plates, drill #25 holes, and tap 10-24 to accept shoulder screws or custom posts. Stack keys between the plates with washers, using 10-24 hardware for adjustable tension. Add a tapped hole for a pocket clip or lanyard loop.
Adjustable Woodworking Jig Plates
Create jig plates from aluminum bar stock with a grid of #25 drilled, 10-24 tapped holes. Use 10-24 screws to position stops, featherboards, and fences precisely for repeatable cuts on the drill press, bandsaw, or router table.
Wind Chime/Art Bar with Threaded Mounts
Tap 10-24 holes along a brass or aluminum bar to screw in eyelets or machine screws that hang chimes, glass, or ornaments. The threaded mounts are cleaner and stronger than wood screws and let you reconfigure the layout anytime.