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Irwin Hanson High Carbon Steel HCS Tap and HSS Drill Bit Set 1/2 in. 2 pc

Made in America

Support American manufacturers + independent hardware retailers in one purchase.

Matched tap and drill bit sizing means no guesswork - just accurate threads, ready to cut.
Irwin MPN 80242 In Stock & Ready to Ship
$23.99
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About Product Overview

This IRWIN Hanson set pairs a 1/2-13 NC tap with the matching 27/64" HSS drill bit, so you've got everything needed to drill and thread a hole in one card. The tap is high carbon steel, built to cut clean internal threads in metal, while the correctly-sized drill bit takes the guesswork out of prepping the hole first. Made in the USA and packaged as a two-piece set, it's a straightforward pickup for anyone doing repair work, fabrication, or general machine shop tasks who needs a reliable 1/2-13 thread without hunting down separate tap and bit sizes.

  • Tap size: 1/2-13 NC (National Coarse thread)
  • Recommended drill bit: 27/64" HSS
  • Material: High Carbon Steel tap
  • Set includes 2 pieces: tap and drill bit
  • Carded packaging, made in USA

The Details Specifications

Brand Irwin
Model / MPN 80242
UPC 042526802423
Weight Under 1 lb
Country of Origin USA
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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