BlueSpot 32pc Metric Tap and Die Set M3-M12 Thread Repair

Description

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32 pieces · M3-M12 · Part No 22301

The Blue Spot Tools 32 PCE Metric Tap and Die Set (M3-M12) is manufactured from alloy steel and features a range of taps and dies for cutting and cleaning threads. There are three sizes of each tap: taper, plug & bottoming. The set also includes a range of dies.

Key features

• Taper, plug and bottoming taps
• Range of dies
• Convenient heavy duty steel box for storage

Specification

Set contents	32 pieces
Size range	M3-M12
Packed dimensions	27 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm
Weight	1.44 kgs
Barcode (EAN)	5028734223019

Understanding the sizes

Taps cut internal threads, dies cut external ones, and both are specified by thread designation — M6 means a 6mm metric thread. Where a set pairs drills with taps, each drill is the correct tapping size for its matching thread.

Working with tap & die set

Drill the tapping hole first, start the tap square to the surface, and back off half a turn for every full turn forward to break the swarf. Use cutting fluid. Forcing a tap is how they snap, and a broken tap in a blind hole is a bad afternoon.

What it is for

Cutting fresh threads, repairing stripped ones and cleaning up damaged threads in automotive, fabrication and machinery work.

In the box

Taps & dies: M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, M6 x 1.0, M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.75. The set also includes the following 1 x Tap Wrench, 1 x Die Holder, 1 x Metric Pitch Gauge, 1 x Screwdriver.

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