Westward
Westward 2CYU4 Straight Tap Wrench Handle, 1/4 to 1-1/8 in
Straight tap wrench handles fractional taps from 1/4 to 1-1/8 inch and metric M6 to M24 with 19 1/8 inch overall length
- TypeBent Nose Pliers
- Straight handle gives steady control for tapping
- Fractional capacity 1/4 in to 1-1/8 in covers common sizes
- Metric range M6 to M24 fits standard threads
- Pipe tap capacity 1/8 to 3/4 in adds versatility
- 19 1/8 in overall length provides strong leverage
Tap wrench handle for fractional and metric taps
The Westward 2CYU4 is a straight-handled tap wrench built for threading operations on fractional taps from 1/4 in to 1-1/8 in, metric taps from M6 to M24 and pipe taps from 1/8 to 3/4 in. It also accepts hand reamers from 9/32 in to 7/8 in and machine screw taps at 1/4 in. Machinists and maintenance technicians use it to drive taps and reamers by hand in workshop and field repairs.
No thermal, noise or power considerations
This is a non-powered hand tool with no motor, electronics or moving parts that generate heat or sound. It draws no electricity and produces no measurable thermal output or acoustic signature during normal threading work. The fixed straight handle transmits torque directly without vibration or mechanical noise.
Fixed straight handle supplies leverage without
The 19 1/8 in overall length gives the operator a long, rigid lever arm for turning large-diameter taps and reamers. No bundled software, adaptors or interchangeable jaws are included; the single-piece handle clamps the tool square directly. Buyers who need ratcheting action, adjustable handles or a set of tap adaptors must source those separately.
Highlights
- Straight handle gives steady control for tapping
- Fractional capacity 1/4 in to 1-1/8 in covers common sizes
- Metric range M6 to M24 fits standard threads
- Pipe tap capacity 1/8 to 3/4 in adds versatility
- 19 1/8 in overall length provides strong leverage
Specifications
| Brand | Westward |
|---|---|
| Model | 2CYU4 |
| Type | Bent Nose Pliers |
Questions about this item
How do I install a tap in the 1/4 to 1-1/8 in capacity straight handle, and what step is often missed?
Open the jaws, insert the tap square fully into the socket, then tighten the chuck until the tap cannot rotate; the step often missed is confirming the tap sits flush against the bottom of the socket before clamping.
What maintenance or replacement will the fixed straight handle need later?
Periodically clean the chuck threads and jaw faces of metal chips, lubricate the adjusting screw with light oil, and replace the handle if the jaws become worn enough to slip on a 1/4 in tap.
What limit appears first when using the 19 1/8 in handle continuously on tough material?
The operator's leverage and grip fatigue become the limiting factor before the steel handle or chuck mechanism shows any deformation.
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