tap wrench

For this you need a tap the size of the fastener and a tap wrench.

Insert the tap in a tap wrench and tighten the chuck.

The T-handle tap wrench uses a collet to secure the tool.

Hold the tap wrench vertically as you cut the threads and back it out frequently to remove plastic chips.

The opposite end of the tap is squared so it can fit into a tap wrench.

The extractor is then inserted into this hole and turned counter-clockwise using a tap wrench.

This style tap wrench is useful in confined spaces or where extra reach is required.

Numerous sizes of tap wrenches are required to cover the available size range of tool heads.

This type of tap wrench is used with larger taps and where there is room for a larger wrench, because a T-handle is more compact.