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    Milwaukee 38 Piece Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle 49-22-5603
    SKU: 49-22-5603
    $19997
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    GearWrench 75 Piece SAE/Metric Ratcheting Tap and Die Set 3887
    SKU: APX3887
    $11999
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    Champion 10-24 Bottom HS Ground General Purpose Hand Tap 308-10-24-B
    SKU: 308-10-24-B
    $549
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    Milwaukee M4-0.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5120
    SKU: 49-57-5120
    $499
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    Milwaukee M6-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5136
    SKU: 49-57-5136
    $699
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    Milwaukee 3/4"-14 NPT Straight Flute Taper Tap 49-57-5294
    SKU: 49-57-5294
    $3099
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    Milwaukee 10-24 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5325
    SKU: 49-57-5325
    $799
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    Greenlee Drill/Tap 1/4-20 DTAP1/4-20
    SKU: GRDTAP1/4-20
    Was $1459
    $1009
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    Milwaukee 8-32 NC Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5121
    SKU: 49-57-5121
    $499
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    Milwaukee 14-20 NS Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5133
    SKU: 49-57-5133
    $699
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    Milwaukee M10-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5154
    SKU: 49-57-5154
    $849
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    Milwaukee 7/16"-20 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5157
    SKU: 49-57-5157
    $899
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    Milwaukee M12-1.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5158
    SKU: 49-57-5158
    $1049
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    Milwaukee M12-1.25 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5161
    SKU: 49-57-5161
    $1099
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    Milwaukee M14-1.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5166
    SKU: 49-57-5166
    $1199
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    Milwaukee 5/8"-18 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5171
    SKU: 49-57-5171
    $1449
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    Milwaukee 4-40 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5308
    SKU: 49-57-5308
    $649
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    Milwaukee 8-32 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5321
    SKU: 49-57-5321
    $649
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    Milwaukee 8-44 TPI SAE Thread Gauge 49-57-5011
    SKU: 49-57-5011
    $599
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    Milwaukee 4-36 NS Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5107
    SKU: 49-57-5107
    $449
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    Milwaukee M5-0.90 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5128
    SKU: 49-57-5128
    $599
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    Milwaukee M7-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5141
    SKU: 49-57-5141
    $699
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    Milwaukee 1/4"-18 NPT Straight Flute Taper Tap 49-57-5191
    SKU: 49-57-5191
    $1349
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Tap and die sets are indispensable tools in the fields of manufacturing, automotive repair, and general maintenance, allowing for the creation of precise threaded holes and the restoration or creation of external threads on bolts or rods. To thread a hole using a tap from a tap and die set, you start by selecting the correct size tap for the hole you wish to thread, ensuring it matches the desired thread size and pitch for the bolt that will be inserted. Before starting, it's crucial to secure the workpiece and ensure it's properly lubricated to facilitate smooth cutting and reduce the risk of tap breakage. The tap is then inserted into a T-handle wrench, and with careful alignment to ensure it's perpendicular to the surface, it's turned clockwise to cut the thread, frequently reversing a quarter turn to break and clear chips. In more detailed applications, such as in metalworking or precision engineering, starting with a smaller pilot hole than the final desired thread diameter is standard practice. This initial hole is then gradually enlarged using progressively larger taps, typically beginning with a taper tap (with a more pronounced taper to ease the start of the thread), followed by a plug tap (less tapered, for threading deeper), and finishing with a bottoming tap (almost no taper, for threading to the bottom of blind holes). This step-by-step approach ensures a clean, accurate thread, minimizing the risk of damaging the material or the tool. Dies, the counterparts to taps, are used to thread rods or clean up damaged threads on bolts. The process involves selecting the appropriate die for the rod's diameter and desired thread pitch, securing the rod, and then using a die wrench to guide the die onto the rod, turning it clockwise to begin cutting the thread. Similar to tapping, lubrication and occasional reversing of the die help in producing a smooth thread and prolonging the tool's life. Tap and die sets, available from Ohio Power Tool, are essential for custom fabrication, repair work, or any application where threaded joints are required, offering a versatile solution for creating and repairing threads in various materials.