The Forster 3-56 Bushing Set (brand part no. UF1000-UB0356) is a matched set of guide bushings sized around the 3-56 screw thread, used to keep drilling and tapping on-axis when preparing a hole for this small fastener size. Forster Products builds the set so the correct drill and tap bushings are matched to each other for the 3-56 thread, avoiding the guesswork of pairing mismatched bushings from separate sets. Small screw sizes like 3-56 are especially sensitive to a wandering bit, since there’s very little material to correct an off-center start. It’s a natural fit alongside the rest of our gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies for precision fastener work.

Key Specifications

• 3-56 Thread Sizing Matched specifically to the drill and tap sizes needed for a 3-56 screw thread.
• Set Format Sold as a matched bushing set rather than a single bushing.
• Precision Fixture Use Meant to be used with a drill press or jig setup already in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a small thread size like 3-56 harder to drill and tap correctly? There’s very little surrounding material to correct an off-center start, so a guide bushing matters more than it would on a larger fastener.

Does this set include the tap itself? No, it’s a guide bushing set sized to work with a separately purchased 3-56 drill bit and tap.

Buy the Forster 3-56 Tap Bushing Set

Small threads leave no room for a wandering bit. Order the Forster 3-56 Bushing Set from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your bench.