What is this? (Craftsman Poly-Tap)

[twincam00]

Found this today at the used tool store, I have no clue what it is. It looks like a small screwdriver tap, but what would you use it for? It is stamped CRAFTSMAN POLY-TAP KROMEDGE

sorry for the crummy pics, all I had was my phone

 

[Altec]

It is meant for electricians. Chasing, and making common size small threads.

Edit,

A Klein one.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs..._mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D27X-_-100061497

 

[Buckgnarly]

Damn, I wish had a "Used tool store" nearby!

 

[Outlawmws]

It is meant for electricians. Chasing, and making common size small threads.

Edit,

A Klein one.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs..._mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D27X-_-100061497

Chasing or tapping. I have "staged" taps like that for the same purpose. That is a whole lot handier though than a tap. I'd buy one if I found it.

Agreed, aimed mostly at electricians as it will have the three most common threads used for boxes, conduit fittings, and related wiring hardware.

 

[Outlawmws]

You did buy it didn't you?...

 

[mudflap]

Damn, I wish had a "Used tool store" nearby!

me too.....

 

[twincam00]

Its a neat little store, theres a lot of cheap junk but I have also bought quite a bit of used snap-on and matco for 50-70% off retail. I think I'll pick up that little tapping tool today

 

[jeffmoss26]

That's nice!! I never knew they made a tap like that, must be 20+ years old...

 

[JASTECH]

I have it in my AC tool bag, they are correct it's for electricians. We sometimes need to tap or chase threads where the center screw goes in outlets and the mounting screws, J-box's ect. Handy to have in bag.