Tap and die sets

[hsnedigar]

I'm looking at a Tap and Die set I have the gearwrench set and it only goes up to 1/2. I'm looking for something bigger SAE and MM can start at 1/2" 13MM and up from there any thought experiences.

 

[bareass172]

For what I do the sets that run up to 1/2" always worked for me. Whenever I need the odd larger size I grab them individually on Ebay. There's a guy that sells US made taps and dies on there for about $5 shipped. Just my $.02

 

[Matt Irvine]

In sizes over 12mm, you are better off buying a taper and bottoming for each size you use, upto whatever you think you will need or want.
I have Metric upto 24, and Whitworth up to 1" with the 3 cuts of each, but in UNC and UNF only intermediate, that may be the way to go for size you won't often require.

 

[skruft]

I agree - depends on your need. I often use up to 1/2. While I have larger sets, I have practically never used them except for pipe threads. If it is not a major need, I suggest, keep your eyes open at the flea market.

 

[1950mercury]

http://www.gearwrench.com/hot-deals/gearwrench-82808-17-pc-sae-large-ratcheting-tap-and-die-set.html

Gearwrench makes larger sets they are on deal here is a link

 

[hsnedigar]

Well I'm an AG and construction equipment tech so it's kinda go big or go home. I've got some larger individual Die and they were 45 bucks a piece but that's cause I needed it then and there and I didn't have chance to shop around. I do love my gear wrench set I didn't know that they made anything that size.