Century Drill Tool 97511 7.0x1.00 Metric Tap 15/64 Drill Bit

Product Description

The CENTURY DRILL TOOL CO INC 97511 is a two-piece combo pack pairing a 7.0x1.00 metric plug-style tap with a 15/64 inch fractional drill bit. The tap is designed for hand cutting applications where precise, consistent metric threads are required. Both tools are heat treated and tempered to file-hard hardness, extending useful service life under repeated use. The precision-cut threads are accurately formed to deliver exact thread profiles on each pass. This combo is sold as a pack of two units and weighs 0.2 pounds, making it easy to carry in a standard tool bag or service kit.

This combo pack is suited for trade professionals and skilled DIYers who need to cut clean 7.0x1.00 metric threads in metal or similar materials during field or shop work. The 15/64 inch drill bit is sized to produce the correct pilot hole for the 7.0x1.00 tap, streamlining the drill-and-tap workflow. Typical applications include threading holes in brackets, enclosures, equipment frames, and mechanical assemblies where metric fasteners are specified.

Key Features

• 7.0x1.00 metric plug-style tap for standard metric thread cutting
• 15/64 inch fractional drill bit matched to the tap size for correct pilot hole diameter
• Heat treated and tempered to file-hard hardness for extended tool life
• Precision-cut threads accurately formed for consistent, exact threading results
• Designed for hand cutting applications
• Sold as a 2-piece combo pack

Compatibility

Designed as a hand-threading combo for use in applications requiring 7.0x1.00 metric threads; compatible with standard tap handles sized for this tap profile.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by hand using a standard tap wrench or T-handle tap holder. Secure the workpiece firmly before drilling the pilot hole and starting the tap to prevent movement and thread misalignment. Apply cutting oil or tapping fluid to the tap during thread cutting to reduce friction and extend tool life. Follow applicable safety practices for rotary hand tools, including eye protection.