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Cleveland C54460 straight-flute hand tap, bright uncoated steel, three-piece set

Cleveland

Cleveland C54460 Straight Flute Hand Tap 1/4"-20

SKU CH-PAFF-G06TY

Straight-flute hand tap cuts 1/4"-20 UNC threads in through-holes using high-speed steel

  • Product typeTaps
  • 1/4"-20 UNC thread cuts standard coarse threads
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear during tapping
  • Four-flute design clears chips efficiently
  • Three-piece kit provides taper, plug and bottoming taps
  • Bright uncoated finish suits general-purpose hand threading

Three-piece tap kit

This Cleveland C54460 kit contains three straight-flute hand taps for cutting 1/4"-20 UNC threads. The high-speed steel tools are bright finished and uncoated. They are intended for manual threading operations in maintenance or light production work.

Build and daily use

Each tap measures 2 1/2 inches overall with a 1 inch thread length and four flutes. The H3 thread limit and Class 3B fit produce standard internal threads when used with a #7 drill at 75 percent thread depth. Right-hand rotation matches common tap handles and wrenches.

Deciding specification

The 1/4"-20 UNC thread size is the single specification that determines whether this kit suits the job. It will not cut metric, fine-pitch or larger-diameter threads. Buyers who need different thread standards or diameters must select another tap set.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCLEVELAND
Product typeTaps

Questions about this item

What thread standard and pitch does the 1/4"-20 tap follow?

It follows the UNC standard with a right-hand 1/4"-20 thread pitch.

What drill size is required for the 75 percent thread depth?

A number 7 drill bit is specified for the 75 percent thread depth.

In what order should the three taps be used to cut the thread?

Start with the taper tap, follow with the plug tap, and finish with the bottoming tap.

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