Drill America DWT57021 High-Speed Steel Gun Tap - 1-64 Size Spiral Pointed For Easy Threading

Okay, so this Drill America gun tap is the real deal for threading work. It's made from high-speed steel which is tough enough for most materials - both ferrous and non-ferrous stuff. The spiral pointed design is awesome because it helps with chip disposal, which can be a real pain with regular taps. The first few threads are full, then the rest are interrupted to reduce drag when you're doing taper pipe threading. It's got an odd number of flutes (which is standard), and the uncoated bright finish works for pretty much any application. The shank is round with a square end, and the straight flutes let chips collect as you cut - perfect for shallow cuts. Oh, and it's right-hand cut, so just run it clockwise and you're good to go. Seriously, if you do any metalworking or threading, this thing will make your life way easier. No fancy coatings, just solid performance that gets the job done right.