5/16"-18 UNC Carbon Steel Tap Set

Carbon Steel Tap Set

Size: 5/16-18

Number of Flutes: 4

Tap Set Contains: 1 Taper, 1 Plug, and 1 Bottoming Tap.

Used to re-thread damaged and or jammed threads.
May also be used to thread mild steels.
Hand Taps come in three styles Taper, Plug or Bottoming.

Taper Style: Starts the thread square with the workpiece.

Plug Style: Generally used in thru holes.

Bottom Style: Generate the thread to the bottom of the hole.