Hanson Carbon Steel Taper Tap 1/4"-28 Thread

Hanson's high strength taps are useful for any number of machining projects, threading the interior surface of a hole to correspond with the desired thread pitch of a given screw, bolt or other part. This taper tap (also known as a starter tap) utilizes a pronounced chamfer that is 7 to 10 threads in length, creating a gradual cutting action that requires less torque than a plug tap due to the increased number of cutting teeth. Ideal for use when the material to be tapped is difficult to work, s