Vermont American Taps anygood?

[zktk01]

I bought some Vermont American taps still in package. have you guys had much luck with these? How do they compare against the new Irwins?

 

[PelicanPines]

Personally... I buy Hanson.

Pretty much consider Vermont American pretty good, no issues.

Irwin... I have some, seem good... but I have used those comparatively little compared to the other two brands.

For tap wrenches... made in germany

 

[zktk01]

I bought a Hout tap index, just wanted to check before I bought too many Vermont American taps, the price is what had me concerned I am getting them for $2 a piece.
at a flea market. seemed like low price for American Made Taps.

 

[1982fxr]

Not usually much good said on here about their punches and chisels that’s all I know

 

[mbshop]

Have used them with no issues.

 

[Ign]

Are they HSS?

 

[evintho]

I bought a Hout tap index, just wanted to check before I bought too many Vermont American taps, the price is what had me concerned I am getting them for $2 a piece.
at a flea market. seemed like low price for American Made Taps.

I have a complete older set and am very pleased with them. I bought a single V/A 1/4"x20 tap at the local auto parts the other day. With tax it was $10.
$2 a piece sounds pretty good!

 

[RedneckWelder]

Older ones good, new are made in China

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[kblee27]

I thought they were chinese made.

 

[454ragtop]

I'd say they're mid grade, can get better, can get worse.

 

[zktk01]

Are they HSS?

This doesn't look like HSS just carbon steel part number 20068

Might be good for soft metal.

 

[Dimitri]

They are as good as they are American.

Seriously though they are garbage.

Dimitri