High quality die holder

[Grant Gunderson]

I just upgraded all of my tap handles to Starrett and couldn’t be happier. Just wish I would have done it sooner. So I’m now in the market to upgrade my die holders. Does anyone make one of similar quality to Starretts tap holders?

 

[Milton Shaw]

Another great upgrade to tap handles is the Lisle 70500 set of tap sockets. They fit from about 6/32 to 1/2-13 and let you use extensions, ratchet etc. to extend your reach on taps. They also work great on a speed handle to clean threads when rebuilding engines. They are about $20 on Amazon.

 

[matt_i]

The nicest ones I've yet used were made by Greenfield Tap & Die. I think they are still sold at McMaster Carr, I have some 1-1/2" dia split dies to go in them.

 

[Grant Gunderson]

The nicest ones I've yet used were made by Greenfield Tap & Die. I think they are still sold at McMaster Carr, I have some 1-1/2" dia split dies to go in them.

Thanks, I'll give those a look.

 

[Sliding T-Handle]

I know you’re asking about die holder, but i just wanted to second Lisle for taps. Lisle Tap sockets are a life saver when tapping threads that are in a pocket or recessed area. I use them extracting broken bolts in those areas as well because screw extractors fit in them also. I’ve seen some guys use 12-point sockets as tap sockets. But Lisle is worth the $. I got mine for $32 on ebay a couple years ago. Maybe i should have checked Amazon.

I have never used dies in my trade to date, so sorry I don’t know about that. Have Cut threads on the lathe.


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