{"product_id":"hss-metric-hand-tap","title":"M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Threading Set | HSS Metric Hand Tap + Matching Drill Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis listing offers \u003cstrong\u003emetric straight-flute hand taps\u003c\/strong\u003e, each paired with the \u003cstrong\u003ecorrect HSS drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e for accurate thread cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIdeal for workshop fabrication, metal repair, automotive work, machinery maintenance and DIY metal projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHand taps are suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003eblind holes\u003c\/strong\u003e and general hand-tapping applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThey perform well on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 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steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEach variation includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 × hand tap\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 × matching HSS drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/ Tips For Best Results \/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUse cutting oil when drilling and tapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKeep the tap aligned and turn slowly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRotate backward to break 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