NES External Thread Repair Tool – 5/32″ – 1/2″ (6040)

The NES External Thread Repair Tool – 5/32″ – 1/2″ (6040) is engineered to restore damaged external threads quickly and without the need for identifying thread pitch. Designed for automotive repair, plumbing, industrial maintenance, and general shop use, this adjustable tool allows users to repair fasteners instead of replacing them. Its floating, self-adjusting cutters automatically conform to inch and metric threads, making it suitable for bolts, studs, pipe threads up to 1/4″, and various external fastener sizes within its range. With hardened high-speed steel blades and a simple, tool-free diameter adjustment, this NES tool delivers reliable thread restoration, removes burrs and rust, and maintains accuracy by following the existing good threads. It is a practical addition to any toolbox and supports efficient, cost-saving repairs across multiple applications.Features and Specifications:Operating Range: 5/32″ to 1/2″ outside diameterPipe Compatibility: Up to 1/4″Thread Type: Inch and metric, right-handed & left-handed.Blade Material: Hardened high-speed steel (HSS).Adjustment: Floating cutters for automatic pitch and size fit.