RUKO HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-M8x1.25mm Hand Tap Set, 3-Piece, HSS, Metric Coarse Thread

Precision-cut M8 x 1.25 mm metric coarse threads in unalloyed and low-alloyed steels, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals with this RUKO hand tap set. Three taps—taper, plug, and bottoming—cover through-hole and blind-hole work in one DIN 352-compliant set.

Overview

The RUKO HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-M8x1.25mm set includes three hand taps made from bright-finished high-speed steel (HSS). The 60° thread angle and ISO 2 (6H) tolerance class ensure accurate, standard-compliant threads. Each tap has a total length of 70 mm, thread length of 22 mm, shank diameter of 6.3 mm, and a 5 mm square drive for use with standard tap wrenches.

What stands out

• Complete set: taper, plug, and bottoming taps for sequential threading.
• DIN 352 standard geometry for reliable hand tapping.
• Bright HSS finish for good chip flow and wear resistance.
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard threads.

Technical details

• Thread size: M8 x 1.25 mm (metric coarse)
• Material: High-speed steel (HSS)
• Number of pieces: 3
• Thread angle: 60°
• Tolerance class: ISO 2 (6H)
• Total length: 70 mm
• Thread length: 22 mm
• Shank diameter: 6.3 mm
• Square drive size: 5 mm
• Suitable for: unalloyed and low-alloyed steels, cast iron, non-ferrous metals

Our verdict

A straightforward, DIN-compliant hand tap set for manual threading in common metals. The three-piece configuration covers most jobs, and the HSS construction balances cost and durability for workshop use.