Tap and Die Set (1 Viewer)

[41magsnub]

Any recommendations? In building my bumper I stripped out my tap that is the right size for the ball studs trying to tap 1/4" mild steel. I'm missing several parts so I might as well go for a set.

I don't use a lot, but I need to be able to do more than just chase threads.

 

[fieldsken1]

american vermont. low price and good taps and dies. i use them all the time

 

[-Spike-]

american vermont. low price and good taps and dies. i use them all the time

Seriously? I've never had luck with American Vermont tools.

 

[Joe_E]

Irwin / Hanson makes quality USA made sets

 

[JohnnyC]

do not but chinese

 

[41magsnub]

I punted a bit. A full on tap and die set of the quality I started looking at was going to be too much and I didn't want china freight for something like this. I figure this is the sort of tool you won't get away with cheap crap. I bought a single tap of the size I needed from the local high end tool shop. I tapped the 4 holes and it doesn't have a scratch on it. I'll probably just keep going down this route buying pieces as I need them.

 

[fieldsken1]

Seriously? I've never had luck with American Vermont tools.

theres plenty of better and more expensive stuff out there but for what little i use them they have been just fine. metric set 130 and sae set 130 not to bad. but like i said if i used them everyday i might buy something better.http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...d}&rct=j&frm=1&q=american+vermont+tap+and+die

 

[-Spike-]

Hey, I use Harbor Freight taps, the 2 or 3 times a year I need them. I've just never had luck with VA tools in general, wondered if I was missing something.

 

[haryv]

I agree with chinese. While my chinese taps have always worked, the case they are in is a royal PITA. The taps NEVER stay in there slots when I close the cover.

 

[fieldsken1]

Hey, I use Harbor Freight taps, the 2 or 3 times a year I need them. I've just never had luck with VA tools in general, wondered if I was missing something.

dont know what to say maybe i am lucky. i use them fairly often and never had a problem yet still sharp and never broke one. knock on wood i guess

 

[Michael Hanson]

I like Hanson. MIke

 

[41magsnub]

I like Hanson. MIke

Conflict of Interest! ;p

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Agree on avoiding Chinese. I've always bought Craftsman, but they're probably chinese these day.

Don't forgot to get a set of left-hand drill bits for removing broken bolts.

 

[Trollhole]

I buy all my tap and dies at Travers tool. Huge selection and good prices. Metalworking Tools - Drills, End Mills, Taps, Machines, Measuring Tools, Abrasives, Power Tools and MRO Supplies | Travers Tool

 

[Roark Supply]

I am a new vendor here. X2 on the American Made sets if you have the money, , the imports are not the greatest but can get you by for lighter duty work.

We have a few USA Made Sets you can look at on the link below.
USA Tap & Die Sets

 

[FJ60Seth]

I am a new vendor here. X2 on the American Made sets if you have the money, , the imports are not the greatest but can get you by for lighter duty work.

We have a few USA Made Sets you can look at on the link below.
USA Tap & Die Sets

Link didn't work for me.

 

[Roark Supply]

Thanks FJ60Seth. I fixed it, but posted below....

Tap & Dies

 

[Junk]

I buy all my tap and dies at Travers tool. Huge selection and good prices. Metalworking Tools - Drills, End Mills, Taps, Machines, Measuring Tools, Abrasives, Power Tools and MRO Supplies | Travers Tool

Got most of mine when I bought an empty cabinet that wasn't so empty. Already had a ton of these, but now I have drawers and drawers full of high quality USA taps. Not many dies though.

 

[spressomon]

I still frequently use the Craftsman tap and die set I bought over 30-years ago. Not sure who made it for them, surely USA back then, but I've definitely got my $ worth out of it. Yeah...I've replaced the taps I've worn out in certain sizes over the years but what a useful set of 'tools' its been...

Unfortunately this doesn't answer your question about what to buy today...

 

[Roark Supply]

theres plenty of better and more expensive stuff out there but for what little i use them they have been just fine. metric set 130 and sae set 130 not to bad. but like i said if i used them everyday i might buy something better.http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...d}&rct=j&frm=1&q=american+vermont+tap+and+die

I figured the VA would be under $100 and blow me outta the water.

Our set at $169 (usa) looks competitive online. Its a Champion Product and we use their drills, taps, and annular cutters which all have good feedback on them.
40 Pc SAE Tap Set- Made In USA