Which Thread chaser kit?

[jgelack]

Can someone recommend a good thread chaser kit?

 

[Matt M PA]

I've had the Craftsman kit for many years....looks to be the same as Snap-On....works well.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Back a couple of years ago, this was asked and Craftsman was what every one was saying, plus they were on sale at the time. If you look at the craftsman set, you will see that most are the very same set only with another brand on them.

 

[LB-1911]

The 48pc Master Rethreading Kit avaialble from Sears is the same as

- Kastar 971, Snap-On RTD48, MAC TRCOMBO-48


Looking for thread chaser/restorer set
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87237

The OEM is Kaster/Lang.
Craftsman 48 pc. SAE & Metric Thread Restorer Kit
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-48-pc-sae-metric-thread-restorer-kit/p-00942275000P

48pc SAE & Metric Thread Restorer Kit
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...HOdw95-5sf3yXn0ZwEXuwJTKfOaTJoR9txhoCxz_w_wcB


The Truck Tool Equivalents Thread 2.0 - Expanded with Part Numbers
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249851

 

[CrashmanS]

I've had the Craftsman kit for many years....looks to be the same as Snap-On....works well.

I have the snap on set. But the sears one seems to be the same kit.

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[Richard Cranium]

But with snap on, if you brake or wear out, they have parts available, Sears don't.
But nothing says you couldn't replace broken or worn out parts on your Sears kit with snap on parts.

 

[scooternut]

But with snap on, if you brake or wear out, they have parts available, Sears don't.
But nothing says you couldn't replace broken or worn out parts on your Sears kit with snap on parts.

Same goes with either kit. I own the Craftsman kit, and when I broke a piece, I just ordered up a fresh one from snap on which was delivered in a few days for just a few bucks. Price was reasonable to fix the set as I recall. The kit is the same, I'm sure I couldn't even pick out the replacement piece.

 

[disston]

Thread chasers are not the same thing as thread cutters. Most all the threading tools are thread cutters. I had a Craftsman set 40 years ago that I used to chase threads in the carb mounting holes of an intake manifold. The threads were thereafter loose. Not a big deal in this application but I never used those bits again because of this.

Google thread chasers.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...vqmt=p&hvbmt=p&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_34dobyrkww_p

 

[ecotec]

The Lang/Kastar/Craftsman/Snap-on/Matco set is the best deal. You can usually find the 48pc online for around $50-$55.

 

[BoostAddiction]

I just bought the Lang/Kastar set when the local Sears store didn't have it in stock. Haven't used it yet, but it looks like good quality.

 

[jgelack]

Thanks guys! I just placed an order for the Craftsman 48 pc kit. Thanks again.

 

[ChevyEFI]

To get a more comprehensive set, go Jawco.

 

[6PTsocket]

This is trick question. They are virtually all made by Lang, formerly Kastar. The best place to buy it is where you get the lowest price.

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[jgelack]

This is trick question. They are virtually all made by Lang, formerly Kastar. The best place to buy it is where you get the lowest price.

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Yep, I got it from Sears, $54 with free shipping. That was the best price I could find.

 

[T45]

This is trick question. They are virtually all made by Lang, formerly Kastar. The best place to buy it is where you get the lowest price.

Kastar and JawCo are not the same, and there are many re-threading die sets made by tap and die makers, so just for accuracy its important to note this.

However, for a general recommendation, I'd say you are right and to go with CMAN on sale...replace with snap-on as needed etc.

Both of those are made by Kastar and are interchangeble. They are all for good reason popular--the balance of functionality/cost and readily available without truck tool premium via sears channels.

 

[RCsGarage]

I bought a small set from Summit years ago but I can't find them. There were only like 5 or 6 in the set. They worked great and held up fine. After doing some reading I decided to go with the Craftsman. More are in this set and the reviews are mostly positive.

 

[Wamsutta]

Thread chasers are not the same thing as thread cutters.

That means you don't have to worry about cutting the threads deeper or changing the H-limit, correct?

 

[6PTsocket]

I bought a small set from Summit years ago but I can't find them. There were only like 5 or 6 in the set. They worked great and held up fine. After doing some reading I decided to go with the Craftsman. More are in this set and the reviews are mostly positive.

The Summit set is Lang/Kastar, too. There are all kinds of combos available.

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[6PTsocket]

In a pinch, people have had success taking a hardened bolt ( Grade 8 or metric class 10.9) and cutting a slot or two with a Dremel or other cut off wheel for a DIY thread chaser.

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[decableguy2000]

I know the OP bought a set, but for what it is worth the Jawco set has not failed me in any way.

 

[Wamsutta]

In a pinch, people have had success taking a hardened bolt ( Grade 8 or metric class 10.9) and cutting a slot or two with a Dremel or other cut off wheel for a DIY thread chaser.

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I wonder how much different those thread chasing taps actually are from a bolt with slots cut in the sides; they look very similar.

 

[VRStrickland]

Ok, this doesn't address taps at all, but check out:
Www.Chaseembacktools.com
Just saw them for the first time this weekend, and will have a set in the box soon.


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[oldldh]

Here's three of the sets...

Some a lot more than others...

 

[Snap_cap]

But with snap on, if you brake or wear out, they have parts available, Sears don't.
But nothing says you couldn't replace broken or worn out parts on your Sears kit with snap on parts.

The Craftsman 40pc. set has Snap-On date codes engraved on the thread files. Those date codes are copyrighted, so I would presume that Sears & Snap-On are both sourcing these tools from the same supplier.

Buying the Craftsman 40pc. set ($60+ tax) plus the 8 other taps & dies direct from Snap-On ($40+ tax) still saves you over $40 versus buying the Snap-On RTD set at $142+ tax.

 

[mlum6969]

they're all the same.. get the cheapest one.

 

[tr0n]

In a pinch, people have had success taking a hardened bolt ( Grade 8 or metric class 10.9) and cutting a slot or two with a Dremel or other cut off wheel for a DIY thread chaser.

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i do this regularly. helps to have large shop bolt bins to pick through. the down side is that your nice "sharp" slots tend to wear quickly.

but it's also the only real choice when chasing 3/4" and 1" holes cause who own one that big?

 

[Skin]

I wonder how much different those thread chasing taps actually are from a bolt with slots cut in the sides; they look very similar.

Pretty close i'd say. Anything remotely hard or too cruddy and they (Lang) wear out like butter. Ended up getting some nice German made 1/4" drive HSS taps from McMaster for common threads. Never even knew they existed and now they're one of my favorite things in corrosion country. People can squawk if they want about using a tap as a thread chaser but it works just fine. Im trying to make some threads function again so a crusty fastener can go back in and hold on some equally rusted component, not build a space station.

 

[disston]

In a pinch, people have had success taking a hardened bolt ( Grade 8 or metric class 10.9) and cutting a slot or two with a Dremel or other cut off wheel for a DIY thread chaser.

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This is what I do. Sometimes it helps to run the bolts into the threads several times even if not cut as described. Wipe the dirt off the threads of the bolt and insert a few more times. Not as good as making the cuts but helps. If no tools for cutting a notch just grind or file one edge of the bolt.

 

[Wamsutta]

Pretty close i'd say. Anything remotely hard or too cruddy and they (Lang) wear out like butter. Ended up getting some nice German made 1/4" drive HSS taps from McMaster for common threads. Never even knew they existed and now they're one of my favorite things in corrosion country. People can squawk if they want about using a tap as a thread chaser but it works just fine. Im trying to make some threads function again so a crusty fastener can go back in and hold on some equally rusted component, not build a space station.

Have you tried the Lang dies on Loctite? I'm pretty sure a regular die would cut right through it. What brand are those German taps?

 

[HomeTheaterMan]

The Lang/Kastar/Craftsman/Snap-on/Matco set is the best deal. You can usually find the 48pc online for around $50-$55.

+2. They are all the same set. I have the "Craftsman" branded one, but they are all the same. It's a great tool to have.

 

[Skin]

Have you tried the Lang dies on Loctite? I'm pretty sure a regular die would cut right through it. What brand are those German taps?

Meant to reply sooner. Völkel makes them.

 

[Wamsutta]

Meant to reply sooner. Völkel makes them.

All I found was cutting taps, but thanks for the info.

http://www.voelkel.com/en/

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

I just found this thread AFTER receiving this kit from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DTEFSWY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I havent used it yet but seems as though Lang is the company behind most kits per the posts. Bought to use in re-assembling my '55 Chevy truck. I havent used them yet but I feel good knowing most of you guys seem to think they're alright.

PS: The packaging is just a vacuum formed lightweight tray. But that'll be fine for sitting in my tool box drawer most of the time.