Duns221 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 i am in the market for a tap and die set, i would like a set that is complete and will not need many add ons thanks -shade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 i grabbed the other day a set from a "local antique store" - was kinda old but never used. 40piece set for $5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 that was a smoking deal madman, but generally good dies and taps are not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Gearwrench 75 piece tap and die set. A little expensive but built tough and well worth the money. Back when I bought mine I paid $225 or $275, can never remember which, but it's been a true performer and worth every penny. Google it. It'll be different prices at different places of course, but you can probably find a set for around $150 if you search good enough. Some people have made the comment that there's no good use for a ratcheting handle but they don't have a clue what they're talking about. The ratcheting handle makes it so much easier to use in tight spaces where turning a typical handle won't work. If clearing flak is a concern, simply switch the direction with the flick of a lever and clear the flak. Amazon Northern Tool eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I saw an Irwin set at Lowes that was around $70 or so. I thought it was a little expensive, but that seems pretty accurate based on the research I have done. I liked the Irwin one because of the nice case it came with. Seems easier to keep organized with a case and what not. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 What type of threading are you planning to do? For occasional, general shop use a budget carbon set like Tekton will do you just fine and Tekton actually warranties T&D's. If you're going to be using them somewhat regularly, it would be wise to invest in a nice mid range set like the Irwin PTS set or even the Gearwrench set Kato mentioned. Norseman also sells a nice carbon set. If you need to thread hardened steel you'll need a higher quality HSS set from Norseman, Morse, etc., and you'll be looking at a minimum of about $500 to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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