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product_id: 215775678
title: "Drill America - DWTSMT12X.5 m12 x .5 High Speed Steel Plug Tap, (Pack of 1)"
brand: "drill america"
price: "VT9288"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
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# High speed steel M12 x .5 size Versatile for hand or CNC Drill America - DWTSMT12X.5 m12 x .5 High Speed Steel Plug Tap, (Pack of 1)

**Brand:** drill america
**Price:** VT9288
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Tap into Excellence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drill America - DWTSMT12X.5 m12 x .5 High Speed Steel Plug Tap, (Pack of 1) by drill america
- **How much does it cost?** VT9288 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/215775678-drill-america-dwtsmt12x-5-m12-x-5-high-speed-steel)

## Best For

- drill america enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drill america brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **User-Friendly:** Taper style for easy starts, plug style for through holes, and bottom style for full threads.
- • **Durable Design:** Constructed from high-speed steel for longevity and reliability in various materials.
- • **Uncoated Versatility:** Uncoated design allows for a wide range of applications without compromising performance.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted for flawless threading, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
- • **Versatile Application:** Ideal for both hand and CNC tapping, making it a must-have in your toolkit.

## Overview

The Drill America DWTSMT12X.5 is a high-speed steel plug tap designed for creating new threads or re-threading damaged ones. With its versatile design, it caters to both hand and CNC tapping, making it an essential tool for professionals. The uncoated high-speed steel construction ensures durability and adaptability across various applications.

## Description

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## Features

- Used to make new threads or re-thread damaged and/or jammed threads
- High Speed Steel Hand Taps come in three styles: Taper Style: Starts the thread square with the workpiece. Plug Style: Generally used in thru holes. Bottom Style: Generate the thread to the bottom of the hole.
- High speed steel hand taps are the most versatile taps for hand use, or for tapping under power
- Hand taps are popular for use in general machine tapping or CNC tapping
- Uncoated tools feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and are suitable for a wide range of applications

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what size drill bit do i need for m12 x 2 tap?**
A: https://www.newmantools.com/tapdrill.htm#callink

**Q: Can you use with an screw gun**
A: The picture shown does not reflect a 0-80 tap. I have used reversible drills to drive #10-24 an 1/4-20 with success. If you are really trying to drive a #0 tap with a screw gun, and without a guide, you will break a lot of taps.

**Q: What size drill do I use for 7/16-24 tap?**
A: 7/16-24 is a special size.  Make sure it's correct.  The correct tap drill for this size is .395".   There is no drill exactly that size but Letter "X" drill is very close as is 10 mm.  Either should work.  25/64 is a little smaller but should also work.

**Q: I need 9/32" - 24tpi.  is 24p the same as 24tpi or different?  i don't want to get the wrong pitch.**
A: Yes.  The "P" refers to the tap type, in this case it's a plug chamfer.  Here is an explanation from http://www.cutting-tool-supply.com/TechTips/Tapping/TapChamfers/TapChamfers.htm  "These are the tapered or incomplete threads at the front of the tap. ... The taper chamfer has 7 to 10 threads tapered, the plug chamfer has 3 to 5 threads tapered, and the bottoming chamfer has 1 to 2. Generally a taper chamfer, often referred to as a “starter” tap, is used for roughing or sometimes heat-treated material."

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The right tap!
  

*by N***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023*

Used it to clean out threads on a 2020 Nissan Pro4x truck bed. The bed has a spray on bed liner and the spray material clogged the rope hook threaded holes. I also purchased the rope hooks from Amazon, since the truck did not come with them but the holes were nicely capped. WD 40 and a careful repeating in-and-out and with patience all 4 were done. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Works well for scope tapping
  

*by T***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023*

I use this tap for drilling and mounting certain scopes on particular rifles. So far this tap has served me well and shows no fatigue after uses of 6 drilled and tapped holes in steel. Nothing worse than a broken tap! Don't be Cheap, buy a new one for each use, save the used ones for chasing existing threads. Been there, done that, lots of profanity!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    It worked.
  

*by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023*

Worked well. Was able to tap an Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor port (14X1.5 Bottoming) on a 6.6 Duramax exhaust and save the customer a bunch of money. Wish it was American made.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*