NEIKO 00911A SAE Tap and Die Set, Titanium-Coated Alloy Steel Taps and Dies, Large Threading-Tool Kit with Storage Case, 40-Piece Set

No. The NEIKO 00911A SAE Tap and Die Set is not the Holy Grail of T&D sets. BUT, for the money it is an excellent alternative to the $220-$300 sets we all wish for.For the casual user, it is difficult to justify the expense of the the "ultra sets." (I really tried to - those chrome sets are so cool!)The size markings are clear to read and the titanium coating ensures smooth operation and extended life.

This is my first time in my life using a tap and die set and I decided to pick this set. It was easier than I thought to use a tap and die set. So far, I used the thread chasers to make some threads on a 2"x4" wood, 5052 aluminum, DOM tubing, ERW tubing, and a steel chassis. Keep in mind that I am using this Neiko tap and die set as a hobbyist and I use the set with hand tools, no drill or anything.I can't say much on how long it will last if you need this for your job but overall, I think it's a great set on the budget if you're doing some projects at home and you plan on using the tools by hand.

I contacted Neiko to see if they would send me a replacement plastic latch. They said if I wanted a replacement latch I should return the set and get a new set. I am overseas and that would be too much work just for a plastic latch. The replacement could arrive in worse condition. Have not used the taps and Dies yet, but have used Neiko taps and Dies in the past and they were very good quality, I expect these to be the same.

Perfect for the home DIYer who wants a decent set of taps and dies to make minor repairs. If you have stripped threads you can usually salvage them with these. Well worth the money.

The product was inexpensive but I thought I would give it a try based on the reviews. There was only one job a tap was needed for so if the kit worked on that job I would be happy. The tap in question did work fine on the required job. Then since the kit was setting there I began to use it one every old rusty hole in the car I am working on. I felt a real sense of accomplishment reaming out all those old rusty holes that I would have just forced a bolt into with a 1/2 inch ratchet before.I was really impressed to discover there was a vertical style tool for the taps because at first all I saw was the horizontal style. That tool does not work in tight spaces so a crescent wrench was being used on those taps until I spotted the little baby vertical tool.I would recommend this kit without reservation for the price.

The set seems better than most at this price point. I have ordered and sent back other sets that did not meet expectations to the point that they were completely unusable due to horrific quality and poor manufacturing. For the most part this set seems acceptable with a few exceptions. About 4 of the dies had swagging or remaining chunks of metal on the threads that will lead to very poor performance and one was just outright missing the threads on one section. Also several of the taps had heavy flashing or were just plain unfinished so that the cutting thread teeth were rendered useless. I was able to use a jewelers saw and riffler files to clean them up. The oddest defect I have ever seen was also here as well. The steel pin tumbling media used to do a first round clean up had been plated to quite a few of the dies. The pins were stuck tight with thin layer of electroplated titanium nitride. With a bit of effort and force the pins were removed but it was work that should not have to be done in the first place if quality control had been doing their job, if this company even has a QC department. So not perfect by any means but then again they dont cost like an Irwin or Bosch set either so its a compromise. In this case I dont think I would order them again but they are useable enough at this price point that I will keep them. I wish there was an option available for a mid range priced set with at least mid range quality. As it stands you pay a cheap price and play tool roulette hoping for something you dont send back immediately, or you pay a fortune for a good quality tap and die set but feel like its getting the house in a nasty expensive divorce where no one is really happy.

I'm just a retired tinkerer but this filled the bill in my home shop.

I like it better than what I found at Harbor Freight. I only occasionally need a tap and die, I have used it twice, for the one job I bought it for and an unexpected job, I'm pretty sure you never expect to have to use a tap and die. It worked, no complaints.