TAP 3/8-16 DRILL 5/16 SET 2PC - Century Drill & Tool

The Century Drill & Tool 95407 TAP 3/8-16 DRILL 5/16 SET is a professional-grade 2-piece kit engineered for creating precise 3/8-16 National Coarse (UNC) threaded holes. This set provides a reliable threading solution, combining a high-quality tap with a durable high-speed steel drill bit to ensure consistent results for technicians and mechanics in demanding automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• Complete Threading Solution: Includes one 3/8-16 National Coarse (UNC) tap and one precisely matched 5/16-inch drill bit, ensuring the correct pairing for accurately sized internal threads.
• Precision Tap Construction: The tap features precision-cut threads that are heat-treated and tempered to achieve file-hard threads, delivering consistent, exact threading results and extended durability in hand-cutting applications.
• Premium High-Speed Steel Drill Bit: Manufactured from high-grade High-Speed Steel (HSS), the included 5/16" drill bit is engineered for general-purpose drilling across a variety of materials including wood, metal, and plastic.
• Advanced 135-Degree Quick-Cut Point: Century's 135-degree quick-cut point is self-centering to prevent "walking" on the workpiece, facilitating faster penetration with reduced pressure, particularly effective in harder materials.

Applications

This versatile tap and drill set is essential for a range of professional applications, including automotive repair, industrial machinery maintenance, and general fabrication. It is well-suited for tasks such as repairing stripped bolt holes in engine blocks or chassis, creating new threaded connections for fasteners, or modifying components in workshops. Its robust construction ensures dependable performance when working with common workshop materials like steel, aluminum, and various plastics encountered in demanding work environments.