Regal Cutting Tools 008662AS Bottoming Hand Tap

Regal Cutting Tools 008662AS Bottoming Hand Tap is a standard high‑speed steel tapping tool designed to cut threads to the full depth of a hole with a bottom chamfer. This bottoming hand tap, as part of Regal’s hand taps lineup, features a chamfer intended to begin cutting smoothly and finish the thread at the bottom of the hole, supporting complete thread engagement. Made from high‑speed steel, it is suitable for general‑purpose threading by hand or in production machines and adheres to ANSI standards for hand taps. The 008662AS entry represents Regal’s bottoming hand taps used where a full‑depth thread is required, complementing other chamfer options such as taper and plug for different hole depths. Typical applications include general threading tasks on softer materials where precise, full‑length threads are needed for fasteners and related components. Use with a compatible tap wrench or machine setup and follow standard tapping practices to maintain thread quality and tool life.