Miniature tap and die set for fine wire threading, 7 pieces, 1.2-1.6mm steel

Thread Cutting Kit — 7 Piece Mini Tap & Die Screw Plate Set, 1.2–1.6mm Wire Threading

£6.99
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Miniature tap and die set for fine wire threading, 7 pieces, 1.2-1.6mm steel

Thread Cutting Kit — 7 Piece Mini Tap & Die Screw Plate Set, 1.2–1.6mm Wire Threading

£6.99
Sale price  £6.99 Regular price 
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Threaded fittings turn up all over small work: clasps, screw fittings, watch parts, model components. This seven-piece set cuts both halves of the joint across the 1.2mm to 1.6mm range — the flat screw plate forms external threads on fine wire, while the matching taps cut internal threads in drilled pilot holes.

Each die hole in the steel plate is clearly numbered, so pairing tap to hole is quick, and the tapered tap ends help the first thread start square rather than cross-cut. Work slowly in non-ferrous metals, backing the tap off regularly to clear swarf, and the compact set will hold its edge through fine bench work.

  • Covers the micro-threading range from 1.2mm to 1.6mm.
  • Includes a flat steel screw plate with clearly numbered die holes.
  • Supplied with a set of matching steel taps for internal threading.
  • Taps feature tapered ends to ease thread starting in pilot holes.
  • Compact design is ideal for detailed bench work on small components.

Who it's for

A workshop essential for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and watchmakers who regularly work with small-scale screw fittings. Also suited to model makers and instrument repairers requiring fine, precise threads in non-ferrous metals.

Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Threading Range: 1.2mm – 1.6mm
  • Set Contents: 7 pieces (screw plate and taps)

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Weight 30 g

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Common questions at the bench

Is this safe to use on a vintage watch?
Our case holders, spring-bar tools, and movement holders are designed for vintage and modern watch handling. Soft-jaw inserts protect plated bezels. For one-piece sapphire crystals and brittle dials, slow down and check the description for material limits.
What screwdriver size fits my watch?
Most modern watch movements use 1.0–1.6 mm screwdriver tips. Vintage Swiss often runs 0.8–1.2 mm. Our screwdriver sets cover 0.5–3.0 mm in 0.1 mm increments — you will use 4–6 sizes regularly. Hollow-ground tips grip the screw slot without slipping.
Why do I need a demagnetiser?
Modern phones, magnetic clasps, and stray fields from speakers magnetise watch movements, causing time-keeping drift. A 30-second pass through a demagnetiser fixes most cases. A £20 desk demagnetiser pays for itself within the first time you would otherwise pay a watchmaker to diagnose it.
Can I work on a Rolex or other high-end piece?
These tools are bench-grade and suitable for hobbyist and professional watch repair. For warranty-affecting work on serial-tracked luxury watches, always check whether intervention voids your warranty before opening. We cannot verify what is appropriate for every brand.

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