Tork Craft Carbon Steel Tap M5 x 0.8 (Plug Tap)

Tork Craft Carbon Steel Tap M5 x 0.8 (Plug Tap)

Product Description:

The Tork Craft Carbon Steel Tap M5 x 0.8 (Plug Tap) is a precision hand tap designed for cutting accurate internal threads in a wide range of workshop, maintenance, and light engineering applications. Manufactured to exacting standards, this tap delivers reliable performance for creating or repairing metric threads with clean and consistent results.

Featuring a four-flute design, it provides excellent chip clearance for smoother cutting action and reduced clogging. The right-hand plug tap profile ensures controlled and stable thread formation, making it ideal for general-purpose threading in metals commonly used in automotive, fabrication, and DIY projects.

Features

• M5 x 0.8 metric thread plug tap
• Durable carbon steel construction
• Four-flute design for improved chip evacuation
• Right-hand threaded for standard cutting direction
• Manufactured to precise specifications for accuracy
• Rust and tarnish resistant finish for extended tool life
• Suitable for standard, metric, and pipe threading applications

Benefits

• Produces clean, accurate internal threads
• Smooth cutting action with reduced binding
• Ideal for general workshop and maintenance use
• Reliable performance in mild steel, aluminium, and brass
• Easy to use with standard tap wrench setups

Applications

• Cutting new internal threads
• Repairing damaged or worn threads
• Automotive and mechanical repair
• Engineering and fabrication work
• Installation and maintenance tasks
• General DIY and workshop use

Specifications

What You Need to Use This Tap

• Correct size drill bit (4.2 mm for M5 x 0.8)
• Tap wrench
• Suitable cutting lubricant (light oil for ferrous metals, paraffin or beeswax for aluminium; do not use oil for cast iron)

Safety Warning

Using cutting tools can be hazardous. Always use the correct tool for the job and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.