Walter 1-12 UNF SST High-Performance Power Tap for Stainless Steel

Speed Up Your Fabrication with Walter SST Power Taps

For welders and fabricators, time is money, and stopping to hand-tap holes is a major productivity killer. The Walter 1-12 UNF SST Power Tap is the solution you need to keep your projects moving. Designed to be used directly with your reversible portable drill, this tool allows you to power through threading tasks in seconds rather than minutes. It is built tough to handle the materials you weld every day, including mild steel, aluminum, and even difficult stainless steel.

One of the biggest frustrations with using taps in a drill is the bit spinning in the chuck when it bites into the metal. Walter solved this with a smart three-flat shank design that locks securely into your drill's jaws, giving you full torque transfer without slippage. The tap also features a Power Tip, which pushes metal chips out ahead of the tool. This is a game-changer for tapping through-holes, as it keeps the flutes clear and prevents the tap from binding up and snapping off inside your workpiece.

The "SST" in the name stands for a special surface treatment that adds lubricity to the tool. This means it cuts smoother and stays cooler, which is essential when you are tapping stainless steel that likes to harden as you work it. The extra-long shank also gives you the reach you need for deeper holes or awkward angles. Stop wasting energy on hand wrenches and upgrade your toolkit with a tap that works as hard as you do. The Walter 03B664 is the reliable, heavy-duty choice for professional metalworkers.