Sutton M500WM52 52 Piece BSW / Metric Tap and Die Set - Carbon Steel

The Sutton M500WM52 is a 52 piece BSW and metric coarse tap and die set. It contains 16 taper taps and 16 bottoming taps (one of each per size), 16 button dies, a #3 bar type tap wrench and 1 inch and 2 inch button die holders, plus a bonus thread pitch gauge. The taps cut internal threads and the button dies cut or clean up external threads on studs and bolts.

The taps and dies are carbon alloy steel for general purpose and DIY use. They are not suitable for precision, safety or critical threads. The set comes in a metal case with a layout chart that shows where each item sits.

Taper taps are used when the material is difficult to work (alloy steel) and are recommended for small diameter threads. Bottoming taps have a continuous cutting edge with almost no taper and are usually used to cut threads to the bottom of a blind hole.

Where this set is used

• Cutting and cleaning up internal and external BSW and metric coarse threads in repair, maintenance and workshop jobs
• Re-threading damaged bolts, studs and tapped holes without having to hunt for the right size
• Keeping the common BSW and metric coarse sizes in one case in the workshop, store or service vehicle

Design features

• 52 piece set: 16 taper taps and 16 bottoming taps (one of each per size), 16 button dies, a #3 bar type tap wrench and 1 inch and 2 inch button die holders, plus a bonus thread pitch gauge
• Covers BSW 1/4 to 3/4; ISO metric coarse M6 x 1.0 to M20 x 2.5
• Metal case with a layout chart that identifies where each item goes
• Slim line case that fits a tool chest, drawer or work bench
• Button dies for the sizes marked * have a 2 inch outer diameter

What is in the set

Sizes

* Button dies for these sizes have a 2 inch outer diameter and fit the 2 inch button die holder.

Tap wrench sizes are the bar type tap wrench numbers in the Sutton range; each covers the thread range shown in the table above.

Key specifications

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