Muzerdo 86 Piece Tap and Die Set Bearing Steel Sae and Metric Tools, Titanium Coated with Metal Carrying Case

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I have been getting by for about 20 years with a small 12 piece Craftsman set. I needed a 6 mm that I did not have so I finally broke down and bought this. I had previously looked at two SAE an MM Pittsburgh sets from Harbor Freight that individually were around $90 each and I wasn't completely sure I was going to like the quality. I read the reviews on this one and as soon as it showed up I tapped out my bicycle frame with that 6 mm tap. I was very impressed with how easily the tap worked, it did not seem to clog but I also use proper technique. I like the nice metal case that comes with it. Some people didn't like the plastic trays that the taps are in but I think they are fine. I like that when the lid is shut and you pick up the case you can do so without everything flying all over inside the case. All in all very happy with the set and I think you will be too.A side note for ANY tap set:Since taps are high carbon steel they are somewhat brittle in general and will be broken off in the hole if you don't go back-and-forth often to clear out the shavings. You must avoid too much turning pressure, more so the smaller the tap. If the tap feels like it is binding it is time to turn it back out. Also use a light lubricant.

I own an old house and 3 old cars (the cars are all German and metric) and being able to tap new threads and clean up old, beat up threads is pretty important. I'm working on a 1961 car now and had the set outside with me over the weekend re-tapping threads as I went along. TONS of taps and dies, including metric; three tap wrenches and a nice metal (yes, metal) case. Others have noted the tightness of fit with the trays and they are correct, they are super tight. I used the helpful hint of putting some painters tape on the ends of the top tray to make handles and that works very well. So far no issues at all, the taps cut true and none have broken; the dies also seem pretty heavy duty. I've re-threaded a number of screws after re-tapping the holes and they all work great.

This is a tool that most people will only use occasionally but is complete enough to cover most everything. The metal case is sturdy enough to last years and the plastic internal display makes it easy to find what you need.

The plastic holders are weak and you have to remove the top holder to get to the second set of dies underneath. The metal case is solid enough. Very good value for the price I would say. I’m just a DIYer so these will it be used that often.