{"product_id":"kadee-247-all-scale-tap-1-72-and-drills-53-48","title":"Kadee 247 All Scale Tap 1-72 and Drills #53 \u0026 #48","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kadee #247 is a hand tap and drill set for the 1-72 machine screw thread — the middle size in the model railroad fastener family, ideal for HO coupler and truck mounting. High-speed steel construction, sized for hand turning in a pin vise. Tap clean, straight threads in styrene, brass, and zamac without breaking the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand tap, 1-72 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#53 drill — tap hole (drill this size, then thread with the tap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#48 drill — clearance hole (screw passes through freely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill the tap hole with the #53 drill, then turn the tap in slowly, backing off a quarter-turn regularly to clear chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse light oil when tapping metal; tap dry in styrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with Kadee 1-72 stainless screws (#1683, #1686, #1688) and #1681 washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e All scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrills:\u003c\/strong\u003e #53 (tap) and #48 (clearance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadee® — Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e #247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331975700662,"sku":"380-247","price":19.72,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/00247.jpg?v=1786122908","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/kadee-247-all-scale-tap-1-72-and-drills-53-48","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}