Tap and Die
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Valkyrie Rider
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I have SAE and Metric sets that are Hansen brand and have been very happy with them. Don't use them a lot, but it's the type of thing that when you do, you want something that will work and the sets have always worked for me.
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Mine are the older sets in the red cases. looks like Irwin bought hansen or something like that as they are now in blue cases and most are sold as Irwin Hanson ...... don't know if it has affected quality though. My sets are at least 12 years old now.
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Mine are the older sets in the red cases. looks like Irwin bought hansen or something like that as they are now in blue cases and most are sold as Irwin Hanson ...... don't know if it has affected quality though. My sets are at least 12 years old now.
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senlow
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The Snap-on sets are just rebranded Hanson. They are made from carbon steel. That is an acceptable set for occasional use. If you need to cut numerous threads, consider high speed steel taps and dies. Greenfield, Morse and OSG are just a few of the better brands.
Also, ditch the POS T-handle tap wrenches that are included in the typical set, and replace them with some from General Tools. They cost only about $15 each and are far superior. Don't bother wasting your money on ratcheting tap wrenches - in most cases they typically aren't more efficient.
Also, ditch the POS T-handle tap wrenches that are included in the typical set, and replace them with some from General Tools. They cost only about $15 each and are far superior. Don't bother wasting your money on ratcheting tap wrenches - in most cases they typically aren't more efficient.
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wafrederick
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There are pretty much dirt cheap sets that are junk selling for $20.00 and avoid these.I like the dies which you can put on a socket.Gearwrench makes a set with a ratcheting t handle including attachments for the dies too.The ratcheting t handles are slick and very impressed so far.There are spiral taps out thare and these are the better taps.Recieved a whole bunch of these taps from a foundry that closed down for free,know a guy that worked there as a millwright.
woody 73
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I would take up rickster with his offer,unless you need metric taps & dies. As stated earlier stay away from the very cheap sets,very poor steel in those sets. If you go the used route,be sure and check the smaller taps & dies as they get used the most.
Jack (packard) gave me a good education about used taps & dies they are great for restoring threads,something I have never thought about.
most of the sets are the carbon steel type in part because of the expense involved ; the high end sets will cost you big dollars but the will last much longer.
Jack (packard) gave me a good education about used taps & dies they are great for restoring threads,something I have never thought about.
most of the sets are the carbon steel type in part because of the expense involved ; the high end sets will cost you big dollars but the will last much longer.
Last week got a set of Hanson taps and dies for around the house/wrenching on my truck. It was a 41 piece set that included machine screw, metric, and standard. I was surprised (happily) that I ended up getting NOS in a red case. The box was marked made in 1997 and everything in the case is stamped USA so I think I did pretty good.
I found the set on Tire Tools Online for $68 shipped. The part number is 26319.
I found the set on Tire Tools Online for $68 shipped. The part number is 26319.