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All sizes available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixaball \u003c\/strong\u003esells \u003cstrong\u003e1st, metric coarse thread,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e machine\/ hand taps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine\/ Hand Taps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine\/ Hand Taps are used to create a thread in a pre-drilled hole so that a fastener with the same size\/ type of thread can be screwed into it to secure a component\/ part. they should be used with a suitable lubricant for better quality threads and to prolong the life of the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed before 2pm are dispatched \u003cstrong\u003enext day (Mon-Fri).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard, Free Delivery is Royal Mail, 2nd Class (2-5 days, most likely 2 days). 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