--- product_id: 27877202 title: "Drill America 1/4\"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set" price: "95.75 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27877202-drill-america-1-4-20-unc-high-speed-steel-tap store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Precision 1/4-20 UNC threading High speed steel for fast cutting 3 versatile tap styles Drill America 1/4"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set **Price:** 95.75 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Thread like a boss with Drill America’s precision tap set! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Drill America 1/4"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set - **How much does it cost?** 95.75 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27877202-drill-america-1-4-20-unc-high-speed-steel-tap) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Use:** Perfect for hand or CNC tapping—professional-grade flexibility - • **Triple-Tap Power:** Taper, Plug & Bottom styles cover every threading need - • **Thread Rescue Kit:** Effortlessly re-thread damaged or jammed holes like a pro - • **Compact & Essential:** Small set, huge impact—your go-to for 1/4-20 UNC threads - • **Speed Meets Precision:** High Speed Steel ensures quick, smooth cuts every time ## Overview The Drill America 1/4"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set includes three essential tap styles—taper, plug, and bottoming—crafted from durable high speed steel for fast, precise threading. Ideal for both hand and CNC tapping, this set excels at creating new threads or repairing damaged ones, making it a must-have for professionals and hobbyists alike. ## Description Drill America DWT Series 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. For re-threading and making new 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. A tap set contains 1 taper, 1 plug and 1 bottoming tap. Review: Work well and are well-made - I have only used this set once so far, but that's all I really hoped to get out of it. I have an aluminum AeroPrecision lower that came to me with a stripped or poorly threaded takedown pin mounting hole, which takes a 4-40 setscrew. I used the bottoming tap in this set and a little oil to successfully re-tap the mounting hole. These taps are tiny and any tap handle you already have will likely be too big. You need what is called a pin vise, basically a handle with a small collet on the end, to hold these small taps. These taps saved me a whole lot of hassle, dealing with returning a serialized item for warranty work. They cut quickly and smoothly, at least in aluminum. Worth every penny, even if I never use them again. Besides, what real man has ever said "I wish I had less tools?" Review: Good Taps - I think 1/4-20 is my most-used tap, and I probably average 20 drill & tap holes a year. I’m not a professional machinist, just a home hobby guy. These taps have worked fine. I’ve yet top break one or wear one out. These are easy to use, wear well, and work as they should. ## 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,143 Reviews | ## Images ![Drill America 1/4"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MQuToPTjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a 1 pack of 3 taps for 20.88 as pictured?? Or is it just one tap for 20.88??** A: This is a set. Includes taper, plug and bottom taps. 3 taps, 1 set. **Q: Do these taps have a center hole/dimple on the square end?** A: Most taps 1/4" and larger have the hole. This is to accommodate a tap guide. On smaller taps, you can leave it in the handle which usually has this feature. Also, if your tap for whatever reason doesn't, chuck it up in your drill press. This is a good alternative to starting the tap straight. Moreover, if your chuck is large enough to accommodate it, you can chuck the tap handle. Hope this helps. Good luck. Stay safe. **Q: What is the difference between a t/a tap set and a dwt set?** A: If you mean a tap and die set the difference is a tap makes threads in holes for bolts to screw into and a die makes threads on the outside such as a bolt. **Q: I don't understand how the sizing works. what is the differance between 5/8" -11 & a 5/8" -18?** A: 5/8" -11; means 11 threads per inch. And 5/8"-18 is 18 threads per inch. These are coarse threads & 1/4"-24, is 24 threads per inch having a finer thread. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work well and are well-made *by C***O on February 1, 2024* I have only used this set once so far, but that's all I really hoped to get out of it. I have an aluminum AeroPrecision lower that came to me with a stripped or poorly threaded takedown pin mounting hole, which takes a 4-40 setscrew. I used the bottoming tap in this set and a little oil to successfully re-tap the mounting hole. These taps are tiny and any tap handle you already have will likely be too big. You need what is called a pin vise, basically a handle with a small collet on the end, to hold these small taps. These taps saved me a whole lot of hassle, dealing with returning a serialized item for warranty work. They cut quickly and smoothly, at least in aluminum. Worth every penny, even if I never use them again. Besides, what real man has ever said "I wish I had less tools?" ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Taps *by D***N on January 24, 2026* I think 1/4-20 is my most-used tap, and I probably average 20 drill & tap holes a year. I’m not a professional machinist, just a home hobby guy. These taps have worked fine. I’ve yet top break one or wear one out. These are easy to use, wear well, and work as they should. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Set *by A***R on February 28, 2026* Got the set. Comes with a taper, plug, and bottoming tap. Cuts decent treads. ## Frequently Bought Together - Drill America 1/4"-20 UNC High Speed Steel Tap Set - Tap Magic 30004P ProTap Cutting Fluid, 4 oz. Size - Drill America - DWT57129 1/4"-20 High Speed Steel 2 Flute Spiral Point Tap, DWT Series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27877202-drill-america-1-4-20-unc-high-speed-steel-tap](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27877202-drill-america-1-4-20-unc-high-speed-steel-tap) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*