#1 - 72 Taper (Starting) Tap, High Speed Steel - National Fine Thread
Model #: TAT-1-72
Price: $5.20
Description: #1-72 HS Taper Tap 0300-0036
- Thread Diameter: #1
 - Threads per Inch: 72
 - High Speed Steel. Ground Thread.
 - Taper Style (the style of hand tap with the most lead, for starting threads).
 - Recommended Drill Size: #53
 
Taper taps have a long lead (5-6 threads) for starting a thread.