NEW Tap and Die

[57eyes]

Need a new tap and die set. any one have suggestions for a good, reasonable priced set? Just for home shop use and auto restoration. THanks

 

[1982fxr]

thanks for asking this, I'd like to know who makes a quality set at a not break the bank price as well...

 

[Gary S]

The last time I looked at them (over 2 years ago), the Hansen taps were still US made. Their handles weren't US made, but the taps are what really matter.

 

[Big-Foot]

I'd take a look at the various Craftsman T&D sets.. I've got a bunch of them and they've lasted for 30+ years with no issues..

 

[HandyManny]

The last time I looked at them (over 2 years ago), the Hansen taps were still US made. Their handles weren't US made, but the taps are what really matter.

Hansens were always good, but I think that had more to do with Hansen as a company before they were acquired. I don't think COO has much to do with it, but their older US stuff up to about 2007 seemed like solid stuff from my experience.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Irwin brand.

NAPA does or did use Irwin as thier in-house supplier for the NAPA tap and die sets.
May still be Made in USA sourced.

 

[Roots]

The Hansen sets sold on Amazon/Tooltopia or relabeled by all of the truck brands is about the best package/value set that I'm aware of. Especially if purchased at a discount.