Lisle 70880 #10 Tap Socket, 1/2" Drive

Lisle 70880 #10 Tap Socket, 1/2" Drive

• Lisle 70880 is a #10 tap socket designed for turning a tap with a ratchet in tight areas where a T-handle will not fit. The 1/2" square drive lets you use common hand ratchets while keeping the tap aligned for controlled cutting and thread repair work.
• Features:
  • #10 tap socket size supports driving a #10 M.C.T.I. standard tap when access limits the use of traditional tap handles.
  • 1/2" square drive fits common ratchets and extensions for controlled turning in restricted spaces.
  • Tap socket design helps keep the tap engaged while allowing steady hand pressure and incremental rotation.
  • Designed for use where a T-handle will not fit, making it suitable for under-hood, chassis, and fixture work.
  • System specific use for a #10 tap and is a replacement component used with Lisle 70940 tap socket tool sets.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Lisle Corporation
  • Part Number: 70880
  • MPN: 70880
  • UPC: 083045708803
  • Category: Hand Tools
  • Subcategory: Threading Tools
  • Product Type / Function: Tap socket
  • Socket End Size: #10
  • Drive / Connection Type: 1/2" square drive
  • Shank Diameter: 0.542"
  • Square Size: 0.406"
  • System Compatibility / Application: Designed to drive a #10 M.C.T.I. standard tap using a 1/2" drive ratchet in restricted areas; replacement tap socket component used with Lisle 70940 tap socket tool sets
• The #10 Tap Socket can also be referred to as a tap socket, a #10 tap driver socket, a 1/2" drive tap socket, a ratchet tap socket, and a thread repair tap socket.

Lisle Corporation manufactures specialty automotive tools and service equipment used in professional repair and maintenance. The brand is known for problem-solving hand tools designed to improve access, reduce labor time, and support common shop procedures across engine, chassis, and general service work.

Q: What tap size is Lisle 70880 designed to fit?
A: It is designed to fit a #10 M.C.T.I. standard tap.

Q: What drive tool do I use with this tap socket?
A: Use a 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar, or extension to turn the tap in tight areas.

Q: When is a tap socket better than a T-handle?
A: A tap socket is useful where clearance is limited and a T-handle cannot swing or fit, such as near firewalls, frames, brackets, or fixtures.

Q: Is Lisle 70880 a replacement part for another SKU?
A: Yes. It is used as a replacement tap socket component for Lisle 70940 tap socket tool sets.