Precision Twist Drill 1010154 1500 Series Tapered Tap

Product Description

The PRECISION TWIST DRILL 1010154 is a 1500 series tapered tap designed for hand tapping operations across a wide variety of materials. The tapered lead eases thread-cutting entry, making it well suited for starting threads in both through holes and blind holes. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals use tapered taps to cut internal threads by hand when a machine tap or power driver is not appropriate for the application. At 0.4 pounds, the tap is lightweight and easy to handle during extended work sessions.

This hand tap is appropriate for general-purpose threading tasks encountered in mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC service work. Its tapered profile makes it effective in through-hole applications where the tap can pass fully through the material, and it also performs reliably in blind-hole applications where thread depth must be controlled carefully. The 1500 series designation identifies it within the PRECISION TWIST DRILL product line as a standard hand tap configuration.

Key Features

• Tapered lead design eases thread-cutting entry in both through holes and blind holes
• Suitable for use in a wide variety of materials
• Hand tap configuration for manual threading operations
• Lightweight at 0.4 pounds for comfortable extended use
• Sold individually as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hand tap suitable for general threading applications across mechanical and trade service environments where manual thread cutting is required.

Installation Notes

Installation of this tap is performed by machinists or trade technicians using a standard tap handle or T-handle wrench sized to fit the tap shank. The workpiece should be securely fixtured before beginning the tapping operation. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the material being tapped to reduce friction and extend tap life. Advance the tap incrementally and back off periodically to clear chips, particularly in blind-hole applications.

Technical Specifications

• Series: 1500
• Type: Tapered Hand Tap
• Weight: 0.4 pounds
• UPC: 698464015175
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: PRECISION TWIST DRILL
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1010154