RS PRO Tap & Drill Set HSS 14-Piece Metric Standard Hand Tap M3 → M12 Thread

Introducing the 14 piece tap & drill set from our own brand RS PRO, a high quality compact set ideal for a variety of DIY tasks including cutting thread into materials and drilling holes when used with a hand or power tool such as a tap wrench or drill. The 14 piece set features a HSS (high speed steel) construction for enhanced durability and resistance to corrosion.

The 7 tap pieces are suitable for thread sizes M3 to M12 and the drill bits are suitable for 2.5 to 10.2 mm holes. This handy set is supplied with a durable case, ensuring excellent protection when not in use whilst keeping the pieces organised.

• 7 x taps including thread sizes: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12
• 7 x drill pieces including sizes: 2.5, 3.3, 4.2, 5.0, 6.8, 8.5, 10.2 mm
• Manufactured from high speed steel (HSS), ensuring excellent durability
• Tolerance Class of Tap: 6H
• Suitable for a range of applications
• Durable storage case

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 & drill sets combine the two, creating a versatile set that can be used in a wide range of applications. Tap & 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

The taps in this set accommodate the following thread sizes:
M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12

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.

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.