{"product_id":"showa-pipe-tap","title":"SHOWA Pipe Tap","description":"\u003cp\u003ePipe taps are used to cut \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"189\"\u003einternal threads\u003c\/strong\u003e in pipes or fittings so they can accept threaded pipe connections. 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