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Small silver metal tap with threaded shaft and fluted cutting edges

Drill America

Drill America #8-56 HSS Plug Hand Tap

SKU CH-ZJJW-ST0D9

#8-56 HSS plug hand tap cuts internal threads in through holes for hand or machine tapping

  • Versatile tapping tool suits hand or powered use
  • Plug style designed for efficient through-hole threading
  • High-speed steel construction handles most common materials
  • New condition ensures full cutting performance
  • California Proposition 65 warning applies to this product

#8-56 HSS Plug Hand Tap

This #8-56 HSS plug hand tap is designed for cutting internal threads in through holes. It suits machinists, maintenance technicians and hobbyists who need to create precise #8-56 threads by hand or under power in a variety of materials.

Plug style for through-hole tapping

The plug chamfer leads the tap smoothly into a drilled hole, reducing the risk of cross-threading during initial engagement. Applying steady alignment and suitable cutting lubricant prevents tap breakage and ensures clean thread formation in most metals.

Limited to #8-56 thread form

This tap produces only the specific #8-56 thread size and cannot be used for other diameters or pitches. Users requiring different thread standards or blind-hole threading to full depth will need separate tooling such as bottoming taps or alternative sizes.

Highlights

  • Versatile tapping tool suits hand or powered use
  • Plug style designed for efficient through-hole threading
  • High-speed steel construction handles most common materials
  • New condition ensures full cutting performance
  • California Proposition 65 warning applies to this product

Specifications

BrandDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the #8-56 plug tap is cutting threads correctly after setup?

The plug style is designed for through holes; verify that threads run the full depth and accept a matching #8-56 fastener without binding.

What comes in the package and what must I supply separately?

The listing covers a single #8-56 HSS plug hand tap; a tap wrench, cutting fluid and the workpiece are not included.

Should I choose the taper, plug or bottoming version for a through-hole job?

The plug style is generally used for through holes, while taper starts threads square and bottoming cuts to the bottom of blind holes.

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