Taper Pipe Tap (HCS), 2 in 11 1 2 NPT,Taper Tap, 6 Flutes ORS NASCO and other granulated materials It's also and other granulated materials It's also a useful and versatile garden tool Sturdy enough for general clean up or for moving mulch Upper and lower tongs are made from a high copper alloy for maximum conductivity and strength Top and bottom tip insulators are a molded fiberglass compound and will withstand intensive heat impact Handles are molded from a durable glass filled nylon material with a good heat and impact resistance Oval point screw cable connection is standard on all models Cuts internal threads in pipes Nominal size of the tap is that of the pipe fitting being tapped Available in National Pipe Taper (NPT) and British Standard Pipe Taper (BSP) Ideal for pipe fittings Tapered at a rate of 3 4" per foot