RS PRO Tap & Drill Set

RS PRO 9 Piece Tap and Drill Set Introducing the RS PRO 9 piece tap and drill set, a high quality and professional set ideal for a variety of professional and DIY tasks. The combination of tap and drill bits is perfect for creating holes, tapping and thread cutting in a range of materials when used with a hand or power tool such as a tap wrench or power drill. The pieces in this set have been designed with a self-centering point that allows for optimum positional accuracy when centre drilling or centre punching, making it a versatile tap and drill set, suitable for a wide variety of applications. Features and Benefits: This RS PRO 9 piece tap and drill set is ideal for drilling, tapping and cutting on soft metal, iron, aluminium plate, and more It offers a complete solution for applications like hole drilling, deburring, tapping and countersinking when used with a power drill to save time and effort The self-centering point design means it doesn’t need assistance when centre drilling or centre punching and can confidently drill with precision and accuracy Tap sizes M3, M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 Drill bit sizes PH2 and Slotted 4mm Ideal for use with hand or power tools Supplied in a durable storage case Applications: Tap sets are ideal for cutting thread (tapping) into materials, to create a clean fitting for bolts and other materials whereas drill sets are perfect for DIY projects that require a hole to be driven into a surface or material. Tap and drill sets combine the two, creating a versatile set that can be used in a wide range of applications. Tap and drill sets are used with hand tools and power tools such as tap wrenches and drills to achieve maximum torque and control. They are widely used in applications such as: Construction DIY Plumbing Workshops Renovations What thread range is this suitable for? The taps in this set accommodate the following thread sizes: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 Should I lubricate the set? It is recommended that lubrication is regularly applied to the set when in use, to allow for friction-free threading with precision. This will ensure that a clean thread is achieved with minimal damage. What is the difference between a tap and a die? A tap set is used to create or repair threads in holes which is ideal for things such as nuts and fittings, this process is called tapping. Die sets are used to cut threads on materials such as steel to allow a fitting to be screwed on and attached, this is called threading. Can this set be used with power tools? This versatile set can be used with both hand tools and power tools, depending on the application required. Using a hand tool such as a tap wrench will provide a more controlled and precise thread, whereas a power tool will allow for rapid tapping or drilling. Why RS PRO? RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.