Conductor562 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 It's not everyday I stumble across a tool that I can't live without........Ok, we all know that shit ain't the truth. Anyhow, a couple months back I stumbled across what I felt was the most badass Tap & Die set I'd ever seen, the Mac TD117COMBOS. It's a revised version of the older 117 piece set and came out last summer. I stumbled across it on a YouTube video and after a little research I was heartbroken to find it listed @ $459 I searched for other alternatives and found a Norseman HSS set. It was Standard only, 40 pieces altogether, but it was $400, so to get the same functionality in the Norseman's I was looking at $800....yikes.The Mac set wasn't HSS, it is "High Performance Steel" which is a fancy name for carbon. Norseman had 40 piece carbon sets for around $100 each, so I could go that route for around $200.The real bonus with the Mac set was that it came with a nice 36 piece drill bit set that included both letter and number bits (neither of which I had). It also came with a 5 piece extractor set (have a plethora of those).I decided to keep my eyes open on eBay for either option, but my heart was set on the Mac set. After patient searching a used Mac set popped up for $269. Seller said he'd used it twice and looked to be immaculate in the pics. I pulled the trigger and it arrived today.As you can see, everything folds up nicely in the case and sizes are marked on both the tool and case to help keep everything in order.The included bit set has every bit you need to tap any hole covered by the set. It's very handy that it's entirely self contained.I can't tell it's ever been used. This might be the most immaculate used item I've ever bought. The Tekton set I was using has been a good set, can't beat it for the money. I plan to put that on the race trailer and keep the Mac set in the shop. I'd have never paid $450 for it, but at $269 in this condition I can't beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Very nice set Conductor. Like you said, it is in immaculate condition. Great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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