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I wouldn't suggest HD/ Lowes or Ace as they sell those cheapo Vermont American taps & dies. I bought a Craftsman set many years ago & they work okay. Often, I'll clean out old LC threads & the Craftsman taps sometimes take a little bit of metal with it. I shop at tool specialty store now that carries excellent quality taps & dies, similar to Fastenal. No comparison to the Craftsman set, tighter tolerances & they stay sharp after many uses. The edges are really sharp on those too. I always use cutting fluid for best results.
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