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(1) ¼” T-handle Tap Wrench: Holds small tap sizes up to ¼” square drive.

#2 BEST VALUE TEKTON 7560 HSS Tap and Die Set, 45-Piece (SAE or METRIC) Set Includes: The Vermont American 96502 is one of the best USA made HSS Tap and Die Sets for machine shops, high volume auto repair garages, commercial HVAC, mill wright, sheet metal shop, or other mechanical shops where threading is a common operation. A beautiful, well-made wooden storage case segregates each tool. This is a fine set of tools that has all the important features for the demanding tradesman to cut exacting internal and external threads. The Vermont American 96502 58-Piece High-Speed Steel Tap and Die Set is distributed under the familiar BOSCH Tool name. Each of the taps are PLUG Style with 3 to 5 beveled threads for easier starting and less turning effort. The Dies are solid HEX style for greater torque application and better control.

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Black Oxide is used to inhibit rust and tarnishing plus improve chip flow. The Vermont American 58 Piece Set contains (21) Taps and (21) Dies covering both NF (National Fine) and NC (National Coarse) American Screw Thread sizes #6 thru #12, Fractional NF and NC sizes ¼” thru ¾”, plus (2) NPT Pipe sizes NPT – 1/8-27, 1/4-18.Įach tap and die is made from HSS (High Speed Steel) and is finish ground. This set is genuine American Made to high standards and tight tolerances to ensure proper fitting threads. Vermont American is a familiar name to those of us who have been in the metal working trade for a while. (2) Die Stocks: (1) Small size, and (1) Large size.(3) Tap Wrenches: (1) T-Handle, (2) Adjustable.#1 BEST OVERALL Vermont American HSS 58 Piece Tap and Die Set Set Includes:

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In my professional opinion, these are the three best HSS tap and dies sets for professional use in my opinion. Each one has a different variety and range thread tool sizes and accessories as well as different price points. What are the Best HSS Tap and Die Sets? My RECOMMENDATIONSĪny of the three HSS Tap and Die Sets recommended below will produce good-fitting Class “B” internal and external threads when used correctly. The purpose of this article is to provide you with the information you should have to select the best HSS tap and die set for your particular needs. This close-up familiarity with HSS Taps and Dies gives me a unique perspective when it comes to selecting tools. Most of them I still have and use regularly in my home-based machine shop where I do machining and tool work for various industries. My Background!Īs a journeyman toolmaker I have purchased and used many brands and types of metal cutting tools over the years. To make the task even more frustrating, many tool manufactures don’t provide the important specs and other important information you should know without digging for it. For high usage or production conditions a set made from HSS is the only way to go.įinding a good quality HSS set can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Unfortunately they won’t last long under production conditions. While these threading tools work OK if they are machined to Class “2” tolerances and correctly heat treated. Most sets include tooling that is made from sometimes questionable grades of high carbon steel. 2.7.4 What to Look for in a HSS Tap and Die SetĪ Brief Guide to help the Professional Tradesman Select the Best HSS Tap and Die Set! Top Rated 2021 Recommendationsįor the professional machinist, metal fabricator, millwright, or mechanic who cuts threads on a regular basis only the best HSS Tap and Die Set will do.2.7.3 High Speed Steel VS High Carbon Steel.2.7 TTC 60 Piece High Speed Steel Tap & Die Set.2.5 TEKTON 7560 HSS Tap and Die Set, 45-Piece (SAE or METRIC).2.3 Vermont American HSS 58 Piece Tap and Die Set.

2 What are the Best HSS Tap and Die Sets?.1 A Brief Guide to help the Professional Tradesman Select the Best HSS Tap and Die Set!.

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