Product Description
Craft-Pro by Presto HSS Combination Tap & Drill – Hex Shank, M3–M12
Craft-Pro by Presto combination drill taps combine drilling and internal thread cutting in one tool. The drill section produces the hole before the tapping section cuts the matching metric thread, reducing tool changes during the operation.
Manufactured from high speed steel with a bright finish and hexagonal shank, these tools are available individually in seven metric coarse thread sizes from M3 to M12. A boxed-set option is also available.
Specifications
| Brand | Craft-Pro by Presto |
|---|---|
| Tool type | Combination drill and tap |
| Material | High speed steel — HSS |
| Finish | Bright finish |
| Shank type | Hexagonal |
| Thread type produced | Metric coarse internal thread |
| Individual sizes | M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12 |
Available Sizes and Thread Pitches
| Thread size produced | Thread pitch | Individual tool reference |
|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.50mm | 9S630M3 |
| M4 | 0.70mm | 9S630M4 |
| M5 | 0.80mm | 9S630M5 |
| M6 | 1.00mm | 9S630M6 |
| M8 | 1.25mm | 9S630M8 |
| M10 | 1.50mm | 9S630M10 |
| M12 | 1.75mm | 9S630M12 |
The stated M-size identifies the finished thread, rather than the diameter of the drill section.
Ordering Options
Select an individual thread size or the boxed-set option from the menu. Quantity options are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.
Features
- Combines drilling and tapping in one tool.
- Reduces the need to change between a separate drill and tap.
- HSS construction with a bright finish.
- Hexagonal shank for secure engagement in a compatible holder.
- Metric coarse thread sizes for workshop and maintenance tasks.
Use and Selection
Choose the tool to match the required finished thread diameter and pitch. Secure the workpiece and keep the tool square to the surface throughout drilling and tapping.
Check that the workpiece material and thickness are suitable for the selected combination tool. The drill section must complete the hole before the tapping section engages, so material thickness must suit the tool geometry.
Use appropriate cutting lubricant and controlled speed and feed for the material. Allow clearance beneath the workpiece and withdraw the tool carefully after cutting the thread.
