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Westward straight flute hand tap carbon steel bright finish

Westward

Westward 2LXK3 Straight Flute Hand Tap 1/4"-20 Bottoming 3 Flutes UNC

SKU CH-F8BR-XE2Q3

Cuts 1/4"-20 UNC threads in through-holes with a bottoming lead and three straight flutes in carbon steel

  • Product typeHole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges
  • Bottoming tap cuts full threads to the hole base
  • Straight flute design clears chips in through holes
  • UNC 1/4"-20 thread fits standard coarse fasteners
  • Three flutes give smooth cutting in carbon steel
  • Bright uncoated finish resists galling in general use

Straight Flute Tap for UNC Threads

Westward 2LXK3 is a straight flute hand tap designed to cut 1/4"-20 UNC threads in a single pass. It suits machinists and maintenance crews who need a reliable tool for through-hole or blind-hole work in steel and similar materials.

Bottoming Chamfer Determines Hole Depth

The bottoming chamfer leaves only one to two threads uncut at the bottom of a blind hole, so the tap reaches full thread depth where a taper or plug chamfer would stop short. Choose this tap only when the hole must be threaded as close to the base as possible.

Carbon Steel Holds Edge in Repetitive Use

Uncoated carbon steel retains hardness during extended tapping cycles, resisting dulling better than high-speed steel in short runs but requiring cutting fluid to manage heat. Expect consistent thread quality across multiple holes before resharpening is needed.

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Price $1.99
Cheaper than about 98% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameWestward
Product typeHole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges

Questions about this item

What does the 1/4"-20 UNC size mean for the threads I will cut?

It cuts a quarter-inch diameter thread with twenty threads per inch in the Unified National Coarse standard, suitable for matching nuts and bolts of the same designation.

How does the bottoming chamfer affect the depth I can thread in a blind hole?

The bottoming chamfer has only a short lead, letting you thread close to the bottom of a blind hole after a starter tap has begun the cut.

What clearance do I need for the 2 1/2 in overall length in my tap handle or fixture?

The tap measures two and a half inches overall, so your handle or holder must accommodate that full length plus room for turning.

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