Craftsman 48-pc Thread Restore Master Kit

[woodstockva]

Hey everybody

Last year I posted a thread in the "Hot Deals" section about this particular kit, and decided to shoot a review about it so everyone could see exactly how it worked. I know many of you already own this particular kit (or one of the truck brand variants). This is one of those tools that you NEED to have in the garage/shop & I use it a lot to prevent thread damage & clean up bolts/nuts for reassembly.

Unlike a standard tap & die set, the thread restore set does not cut/remove material & instead pushes the threads back into their original condition and removes foreign materials that will gum up the threads.

These are even cheaper than they used to be online @ Sears.....coming in at $50!

Made in USA!

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238616

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[turbowoodworker]

I bought one of these I think at your suggestion with that great discount last year.
You know what? I never knew these existed before all the talk on GJ about thread restorers. Now that I have a set, I can't figure how I got away without them. They work fantastic and I've used them a dozen times already.
I'm real happy with the purchase and the product.

 

[SweetD]

Great review thank you for taking the time! I'm even more glad I picked up this set when it was a hot deal before the Holidays!

Dave

 

[AndrewV]

Got my lang version off the indy truck today. $58
Just waiting to use it.
Good video to op.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Just used mine again today.

The threaded rods that came on my bearing splitter weren't long enough to let me put the splitter over my Civic's wheel bearing (outer race), so I bought some 1/2"-13 Allthread to make new "legs". After I cut them to size I used this kit to clean up and regroove the threads. It worked perfectly.

This kit has been so handy that I don't even keep it in a drawer. I just store it in the top of my toolbox under the lid.

 

[Askme42]

Ugh I really don't have the money to buy this but you all are making it really hard.

 

[Jim C.]

I use them all the time.... Actually, a lot more than I thought I ever would. Most recently, I used them to remove dried epoxy from threaded parts on an old drill press. They really saved the day. Well worth the money.

Jim C.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Ugh I really don't have the money to buy this but you all are making it really hard.

When they first popped up in the Hot Deals section I had the same thoughts. In this one case, I'm glad I didn't listen to the Angel on my shoulder. It's been worth every nickle.

 

[shockwave]

Very nice kit I use them almost daily but I bought this same kit from snap on years ago for more than double (same exact kit) for any who does anything with vehicles knows how much of a life saver this can be

 

[Bobioz1]

Check the content when you get it. I was using mine one day and noticed I had some doubles and missing sizes.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I was pretty pissed off when I found out Craftsman has these online for $50 after spending $100 on the Snap-on version. Oh well, you can't catch all of their re-brands.

 

[LXCam]

There's hardly a weekend that mine doesn't get used.

 

[ADSR]

You forgot to use oil on the damaged bolt. LOL

 

[chris6278]

Definitely a must have!

 

[jcfields]

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[Jarhead0408]

You forgot to use oil on the damaged bolt. LOL

Whoops. I didn't know you needed oil on the bolt, though now that I think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

What kind of oil do you use? Would a quick shot of WD-40 work?

 

[AL`]

Great review. I need to pick a set up. However, I usually clean my bolt threads with a wire brush. While that doesn't recondition the threads, it's still gets crud out and usually hit it with some WD40 as well. I would think pre-cleaning with a brush would also extend the life of the thread chasers due to reduced abrasion.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Awesome review btw woodstock.

 

[toolmuchtool]

thanks woodstock I waiting for mine to come in the mail. I saw your old post that another member brought back up a few days ago, and had to jump on the deal. Great video on the item. I really enjoy your tool reviews, keep em coming.

 

[ADSR]

Whoops. I didn't know you needed oil on the bolt, though now that I think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

What kind of oil do you use? Would a quick shot of WD-40 work?

lol, i was just picking on him, as he put oil on the manifold bolt and not the one he hit with a hammer.

Any lubrication is better than nothing.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Gotcha. I neglected to watch the video the first time around.

 

[woodstockva]

I bought one of these I think at your suggestion with that great discount last year.
You know what? I never knew these existed before all the talk on GJ about thread restorers. Now that I have a set, I can't figure how I got away without them. They work fantastic and I've used them a dozen times already.
I'm real happy with the purchase and the product.

I am really surprised to see that they have actually dropped the sale price lower since I posted that....$50 is a steal! Glad my suggestion worked out for you!

Great review thank you for taking the time! I'm even more glad I picked up this set when it was a hot deal before the Holidays!

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Got my lang version off the indy truck today. $58
Just waiting to use it.
Good video to op.

Thanks!

Ugh I really don't have the money to buy this but you all are making it really hard.

Haha nice

I use them all the time.... Actually, a lot more than I thought I ever would. Most recently, I used them to remove dried epoxy from threaded parts on an old drill press. They really saved the day. Well worth the money.

Jim C.

They have saved me MANY times also....especially chasing prethreaded holes in frames when I install trailer hitches, and the people drive the vehicle for 5-10 years before they decide to buy one....by that time those holes are completely screwed up & filled with dirt/rust/debris.

Very nice kit I use them almost daily but I bought this same kit from snap on years ago for more than double (same exact kit) for any who does anything with vehicles knows how much of a life saver this can be

Check the content when you get it. I was using mine one day and noticed I had some doubles and missing sizes.

Oh that *****....I checked all mine when I got it & everything was perfect....lucky me.

I was pretty pissed off when I found out Craftsman has these online for $50 after spending $100 on the Snap-on version. Oh well, you can't catch all of their re-brands.

Oh well....even at $100 these are worth it.

There's hardly a weekend that mine doesn't get used.

I agree with that.

You forgot to use oil on the damaged bolt. LOL

HA! I wondered how long it was going to take someone to point that out! haha

I wasnt that concerned in the video since it was a junky grade 2 bolt....but you are correct....ALWAYS lube them up!

Definitely a must have!

100% agree

I feel silly that I've never thought to use a thumbwheel ratchet with these before.

I did it that way specifically for the video....any other time I have not, but since using the thumbwheel ratchet, I can definitely say thats how I will be using them in the future.

Whoops. I didn't know you needed oil on the bolt, though now that I think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

What kind of oil do you use? Would a quick shot of WD-40 work?

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Yep....any oil will work.

Great review. I need to pick a set up. However, I usually clean my bolt threads with a wire brush. While that doesn't recondition the threads, it's still gets crud out and usually hit it with some WD40 as well. I would think pre-cleaning with a brush would also extend the life of the thread chasers due to reduced abrasion.

Thanks! I normally do also....but people would not be able to see nearly as well how effective these are if I had brushed the threads with a wire brush first. I looked for some crudded up bolts to prove what these actually do. I will say that they do a good job at removing hardened Loctite, where wire brushes sometimes just seem to polish it.

Awesome review btw woodstock.

Thanks!

thanks woodstock I waiting for mine to come in the mail. I saw your old post that another member brought back up a few days ago, and had to jump on the deal. Great video on the item. I really enjoy your tool reviews, keep em coming.

Awesome....I bet you will like them!

lol, i was just picking on him, as he put oil on the manifold bolt and not the one he hit with a hammer.

Any lubrication is better than nothing.

I need proofreaders (or proofwatchers) for my vids to keep these mistakes from popping up! haha

 

[kiatech]

Saved a customer some big money when I fixed the threaded hole that the electric lift gate actuator bolted into. Otherwise you gotta buy a whole new hatch. This was on a minivan fwiw.

 

[filtered]

I have the 40 piece set. Does anyone know if you can buy the other 8 metric ones in a set? Not that I think i'll ever need them.

 

[LB-1911]

I have the 40 piece set. Does anyone know if you can buy the other 8 metric ones in a set? Not that I think i'll ever need them.

Pretty sure your out of luck, your lacking -
M10-1.00 - M10-1.25 - M11-1.25 & M14-1.50

KAS-2584 contains 7 metric Sizes: M6-1.00, M8-1.25, M10-1.25, M10-1.50, M12-1.25, M12-1.50, M12-1.75

RETHREADER TOOLS
http://www.langtools.com/rethreader-tools/


Kastar Hand Tools Our Part No: 971 / 48pc SAE & Metric Thread Restorer Kit

contains:
7 SAE Coarse Dies, sizes:
1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, 7/16-14, 1/2-13, 9/16-12, 5/8 inch-11
7 SAE Fine Dies, sizes:
1/4-28, 5/16-24, 3/8-24, 7/16-20, 1/2-20, 9/16-18, 5/8 inch-18
10 Metric Dies, sizes:
M6-1.00, M8-1.25, M10-1.00, M10-1.25, M10-1.50, M11-1.50, M12-1.25, M12-1.50, M12-1.75, M14-1.50
6 SAE Coarse Taps, sizes:
1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, 7/16-14, 1/2-13, 9/16 inch-12
6 SAE Fine Taps, sizes:
1/4-28, 5/16-24, 3/8-24, 7/16-20, 1/2-20, 9/16 inch-18
10 Metric Taps, sizes:
M6-1.00, M8-1.25, M10-1.00, M10-1.25, M10-1.50, M11-1.50, M12-1.25, M12-1.50, M12-1.75, M14-1.50
One (1) SAE Rethread File, 8 sizes (threads per inch):
11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24
One (1) Metric Rethread File, 8 sizes (millimeters per thread):
0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00mm
Packaged in a plastic blow molded case for protection and easy use

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...KJeJ6MeJMlucbhI-w8OICAmlmQoplhfy5saAiVZ8P8HAQ

(Adding to an old thread to help any searchers.)

The Craftsman/Kastar 48pc is the 40pc set plus 1 tap and 1 die in each of the following sizes:

M10-1.00 - spark plugs?
M10-1.25 - exhaust studs?
M11-1.25 - Honda timing belt tensioner?
M14-1.50 - wheel studs? oil drain plug?

 

[montanafordman]

This kit has been invaluable in restoring my 1931 Ford Model A. I use it all the time!

 

[sberry]

They work well and are affordable and that makes them a bargain and worth sitting on a little cash till you need them. Some tools have really remained competitive, I bet they were not much less than that price 20 or 30 yrs ago.

 

[Cope]

I have a Matco 40 piece set I bought in 1990. It is invaluable. You may not need it often, but when you do it is a lifesaver.

 

[Strouty]

There is some value in buying these rebranded from the tool trucks, Sears specifically spells out that these are not covered under warranty. I never thought much about that until my friend was telling me he gets his broken taps and drill bits warrantied all the time. That could make the most common sizes worth the extra money. Chances are these will never break unless you are doing something stupid.

 

[ADSR]

Chances are these will never break unless you are doing something stupid.

Isn't that what we do here tho?

 

[Cope]

Isn't that what we do here tho?

The dies are stupid thick; it would be hard to damage one.

 

[NC-Shaun]

I have that set for bike building, I have used it plenty to clean out the threads of old parts or parts that got just a little bit of powder coating in them (even though my coater plugs the holes, some still gets in the outer edges)

 

[bobbycos]

just got done watchin the video

very well done