Abstract: A tap for forming threads in a workpiece is provided. The tap includes a shank having a first end adapted for insertion in a hand tool and a second end. The tap also includes a threaded shaft portion extending from the second end of the shank, the shaft portion includes a substantially uniform diameter and threads. The tap further includes a substantially cylindrical tip extending from the shaft portion. The tip has a diameter less than the diameter of the shaft portion and a length sufficient to co-axially align the tap with an sized opening of a workpiece to be tapped.