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Repair your 1911 frame with the Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap. 🛠️ Cut .255-60 threads easily without drilling!

CHALLIS GRIPS OVERSIZE THREAD BUSHING BOTTOM TAP FOR 1911 HANDGUN FRAMES - CHALLIS GRIPS OVERSIZE THREAD BUSHING BOTTOM TAP .255 -60 TPI FOR 1911

080687719082 100024493

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The Challis Frame Repair Tap is designed specifically for repairing stripped .255"-60 threads in 1911 frames without the need for drilling.
This proprietary tap is used for installing oversized bushings in a 1911 frame, ensuring a secure fit even after standard threads have been damaged.
Challis Grips manufactures the tap with a special grind that reams and cuts new threads in one step, simplifying the repair process.

Attributes

Material: High Speed Steel
Style: Bottom
Threads: .255''-60
Weapon type: 1911
Delivery weight: 0.045kg
Shipping height: 13mm
Shipping width: 13mm
Shipping length: 70mm
UPC: 080687719082

Item details

Made in USA

Specifications:
Make: 1911
Material: High Speed Steel
Style: Bottom
Threads: .255''-60
Quantity: 1

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Product no.: 100024493

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080687719082 OVERSIZE THREAD BUSHING BOTTOM TAP FOR 1911 HANDGUN FRAMES The Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap is a specialized tool designed for gunsmiths to repair stripped or damaged grip screw threads in 1911 pistol frames. This tap cuts .255"-60 TPI threads, allowing for the installation of oversize grip bushings, effectively restoring the frame's integrity without the need for extensive modifications. Crafted with a unique grind, the tap reams the hole to size before cutting the threads, eliminating the need for pre-drilling. This design ensures a precise and secure fit for the new bushings, maintaining the firearm's original specifications and performance. Specifications: Thread Size: .255"-60 TPI Application: 1911 pistol frames Function: Cuts oversize threads for grip bushing repair Material: High Speed Steel Customer Insights: Users of the Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap commend its efficiency and precision in restoring damaged threads. The integrated reaming feature simplifies the repair process, making it a valuable tool for both professional gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts. Incorporating the Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap into your gunsmithing toolkit ensures reliable and accurate repairs of 1911 frames, preserving the functionality and value of these classic firearms.

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Specifications:
Make: 1911
Material: High Speed Steel
Style: Bottom
Threads: .255''-60
Quantity: 1

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Repairing Stripped 1911 Threads Made Easy

OVERSIZE THREAD BUSHING BOTTOM TAP FOR 1911 HANDGUN FRAMES The Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap is a specialized tool designed for gunsmiths to repair stripped or damaged grip screw threads in 1911 pistol frames. This tap cuts .255"-60 TPI threads, allowing for the installation of oversize grip bushings, effectively restoring the frame's integrity without the need for extensive modifications. Crafted with a unique grind, the tap reams the hole to size before cutting the threads, eliminating the need for pre-drilling. This design ensures a precise and secure fit for the new bushings, maintaining the firearm's original specifications and performance. Specifications: Thread Size: .255"-60 TPI Application: 1911 pistol frames Function: Cuts oversize threads for grip bushing repair Material: High Speed Steel Customer Insights: Users of the Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap commend its efficiency and precision in restoring damaged threads. The integrated reaming feature simplifies the repair process, making it a valuable tool for both professional gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts. Incorporating the Challis Oversize Thread Bushing Tap into your gunsmithing toolkit ensures reliable and accurate repairs of 1911 frames, preserving the functionality and value of these classic firearms.

Top takeaways

The Challis Frame Repair Tap is designed specifically for repairing stripped .255"-60 threads in 1911 frames without the need for drilling.
This proprietary tap is used for installing oversized bushings in a 1911 frame, ensuring a secure fit even after standard threads have been damaged.
Challis Grips manufactures the tap with a special grind that reams and cuts new threads in one step, simplifying the repair process.

Attributes

Material: High Speed Steel
Style: Bottom
Threads: .255''-60
Weapon type: 1911
Delivery weight: 0.045kg
Shipping height: 13mm
Shipping width: 13mm
Shipping length: 70mm
UPC: 080687719082

Item details

Made in USA

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