[TR] Any recommendations on a good tap and die set

[Don Hiscock]

My dad used to say, "We're not rich enough to afford cheap tools."

On 1/24/17, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>> If you will be using a tool frequently, then the higher cost of a
>> pro-grade tool is worth the investment. If they will only get
>> occasional use, then almost anything will do.
>
> I once bought a set from HF, only because I was in a hurry and they were
> open on a Sunday afternoon.  It was absolute junk, not acceptable in my
> opinion for even a single use.  The resulting threads would not mate with
> standard fasteners, and one of the dies broke the first time I tried to use
> it.
>
> I buy a lot of junk from HF, usually it's worth what I paid for it.  That
> tap & die set was not; the whole thing went in the trash.
>
> My Dad used to say there is a certain price you pay for good hay.  Of
> course
> it's somewhat cheaper after it's been through the horse!
>
> -- Randall
>
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