As it says really. I’m fed up with poor quality taps which rust or lose their threads and edge easily when recutting or cleaning threads..
So can anyone recommend a good quality set - I mainly use taps, but happy with tap and die. Or if I buy separately, what sizes and pitches do I need to cover most bases?
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Re: Tools - recommend a good quality tap and die-set
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I have a set of Hanson ones, about £200 when I bought it been excellent
I have a set of Hanson ones, about £200 when I bought it been excellent
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I bought a set of G&J Hall metric taps when I saw them for a decent price on fleabay - I've got a set like ebay item 323318573768. They're from a decent manufacturer, and with standard thread taper, plug and bottoming taps from M3 to M12 I've found they just about cover most applications I've needed.
If I need something different then I just buy an individual taps - the threads for the Westy towbar bolts were one example as these were M12 fine thread.
Dies I find I rarely, if ever, need.
If I need something different then I just buy an individual taps - the threads for the Westy towbar bolts were one example as these were M12 fine thread.
Dies I find I rarely, if ever, need.
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Thanks chaps.
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