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You might not think engineers are brave.....But it took balls of steel to make the first bearings.
You might not think engineers are brave.....But it took balls of steel to make the first bearings.
#5-40 UNC Carbon Steel Tap Set - 2 Pack

#5-40 UNC Carbon Steel Tap Set - 2 Pack

$13.34
SKU DWTS5-40

Carbon Steel Tap Set

Size: #5-40

Number of Flutes: 3

QTY: 2 Tap Sets

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.