A tap reseating tool

The tap reseating tool 1 includes an externally threaded tap connection body 2 that may connect with the inside of a partly disassembled tap. A substantially cylindrical cutting body 4 fits within a circular central axial aperture 3 in the connection body and extends from either end. A seat cutting tool 9 is connected to the lower end 5 of the cutting body 4b. The upper end 6 is formed as a tool connection end for connecting a turning tool to the cutting body. The tool connection end has a drive recess 12 aligned axially with the cutting body. A lever ratchet tool or a circular ratchet tool (11, Figure 7a) may be used to turn the cutting body 4 via a drive head mutually sized with the drive recess 12. The cutting tool 9 may be internally threaded for attachment to the cutting body or the cutting body may be formed as a cutter. The tool may be used in confined spaces or to carry out a reseating operation more quickly than normal for example in the plumbing industry.