Are these things different than normal thread cutting taps? new to me.
their more for chasing and cleaning existing threads instead of cutting new threads like a tap. if the threads are really cruddy then youll need a tap instead of chasers
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Are these things different than normal thread cutting taps? new to me.
I find that taps/dies always seem to remove metal when trying to clean up threads even though thread size/pitch is identical. Just ordered a 53pc kit from McMaster for $120. Appears to be made by Grey tools, the kit is listed for $250 on the Grey tools website.I've never had any trouble using a regular tapered tap to clean up an old or damaged thread. It's kind of hard to crossthread it with an existing thread.
Yes I’ve used thread restorers for years, I really like them since they don’t open up the threads to be too loose like a tap can. I mean when you need a tap you gotta do it, but otherwise I run these first.I find that taps/dies always seem to remove metal when trying to clean up threads even though thread size/pitch is identical. Just ordered a 53pc kit from McMaster for $120. Appears to be made by Grey tools, the kit is listed for $250 on the Grey tools website.