Alpha – HSS Tap Intermediate-1-1/2×6 | BSWHI1-12
The Alpha HSS Hand Tap – BSW (British Standard Whitworth) (BSWHI1-12) is engineered for serious trade use. Made for tradies, fabricators, and toolmakers who need cutting tools that perform shift after shift.
► Key Features
- Premium grade HSS construction
- BSW (British Standard Whitworth) thread profile
- Suitable for legacy British, Australian, and agricultural fasteners
- Use in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass
- Available in taper, intermediate, and bottoming styles
- Identifiable by rings on shaft near driving square
► Technical Specifications
- Type: HSS Hand Tap – BSW (British Standard Whitworth)
- Brand: Alpha
- Part No.: BSWHI1-12
- Material: High Speed Steel
- Length: 170mm
- Height: 35mm
- Weight: 765 g
► Why Tradies Grab This
BSW (Whitworth) taps for older Australian and British equipment — agricultural machinery, vintage industrial gear, and any pre-metric fastener you’ll encounter.
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- We Stand By Our Gear: Premium quality cutting tools, sourced direct from Australian distributor Sheffield Group.
- Loyalty Matters: Trade account perks for repeat customers.
- Real Support, No Runaround: Backed by people who actually use the tools.
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