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- Complete professional tap and die set with GearWrench accessories to eliminate hand to hand turns in engine blocks or other tight spaces
- Set contains: 4 – 1/2 in. SAE taps, 3 – 12 mm metric taps, 4 – 1/2 in. SAE dies, 3 – 12 mm dies also includes 3881 tap and die ratcheting in. T in. wrench, 3882 small tap adapter, 3883 medium tap adapter, 3884 GearWrench die adapter
- Ratcheting T-handles wind dies with a 5° swing arc and have a reversing lever to eliminate hand-over-hand turning
- Twist Lock guide system reduces the “walk back” of the die guide and keeps the dies centered while cutting
- Die adapters work with the 3/8″ drive Pass-Thru® ratchet and socket system as well as socket accessories
- Auto-locking feature allow the tap adapters to be removed safely
- Spring-loaded cap allows for quick release of large tap adapter
- Drive extension adapters provide greater access in confined areas when used with 3/8″ drive extensions
- Ratcheting T-wrench works with GEARWRENCH Pass-Thru® socket system
- Blow mold carrying case with tilted tap holders for easy access and secure storage
Magnus Bechtelar (verified owner) –
This useful set of taps and dies is capable of handling many thread forming operations. The easiest operation to perform is repairing an existing thread that has been damaged. Both bolts and nuts can be repaired with this set. Cutting new threads, both male and female, is also possible but takes some skill to ensure that the thread is aligned with the axis of the work-piece.
Bud Murazik (verified owner) –
Well made and did a nice job freeing my stripped bolt on My Honda seat. 10 stars
Rachael Shields (verified owner) –
I have used this tap and die set for a little over a month now and it seems to be a good quality tool set. I use them on and off in my work and in some hobby stuff I do. Starting with the case-everything fits nicely in the formed hard plastic case, pieces don’t shift around or come loose and are easy to identify in their spaces. The taps and dies are sharp and the sizes I have used repeatedly have stayed sharp and continue to cut cleanly. It’s also nice to have one set that has both SAE and Metric sizes in the most commonly used sizes. When cutting, remember to go forward a little and then back off, then go forward a little again and then back off and so on for the cleanest cut threads. I hope you find this helpful.
Talon Hansen (verified owner) –
I have been putting off getting a tap and die set for years. I’m a DIYer and when an issue comes up where I need a tap and die set I would have to call in help instead of being able to complete myself. I have looked at the much cheaper chain store bands but when you are doing something like removing a broken bolt in an engine block the last thing you want is to have the tap and die set fail as well. The Gearwrench kit is high quality and is made by Apex which makes the Craftsman brand. They should last my lifetime and one day become part of my sons’ or grandchildren’s tool set.