Orion Motor Tech 86pc Tap and Die Set in SAE and Metric, Titanium Coated Steel Tap Set and Die Tool Set for Homeowners Mechanics and Craftsmen Metric and Standard Internal and External Threading

This is a great set /value for the money! It saved me from having to spend more and have someone else do the work.Buy with confidence!

No problems. Was put to the test. 7/16 tap performed as it should. Got the job done. Nice case to keep everything in and in order. Easy to read the sizes on the taps and dies.. very good.I believe that the negative reviews come from people that do not know how to use this set of taps and dies. No offense. I've had a lot of experience drilling holes and tapping them out...

I get a bit detailed here but you might learn something about this set. I needed to tap some thin bar stock for a repair. I never had a complete set of taps and dies since when I was in the automotive and heavy equipment repair fields the different shops I worked in bought them for us. That is definitely unusual in most shops. Since I had experience but didn't want to break the bank I was looking for an inexpensive fairly complete set of metric and SAE threading tools. This kit came highly reviewed here but is not a top quality one, as some others said the tap handle is loose and I reckon the die handle would be too. The carrying cases will keep the components in the box but they don't snap in place; keep the thin sheet of foam so the case holds the components in better than it would without. I'm thinking about gluing the foam to the lid. There is no tap and drill chart nor a chart for cutting threads on bar stock included so you have to look it up elsewhere, and you do need to have a good 115-piece lettered, numbered and fractionated drill bit set to complete a quality job. For example, the 5/16 by 18 tap requires a letter F drill bit to complete a quality 75% thread cut. I feel that would hold thread locking compound if needed. The only pipe thread tap and die in the SAE set is 1/8 NPT, it would be nice if it included at least a 1/4 NPT set. The 5/16 by 18 tap doesn't have the size printed on it (I haven't examined the rest of the sizes) but experience helped. There are no bottoming taps included so the set wouldn't work well for blind holes. If you don't force it, countersink the threads a bit (I used a 5/8 bit by teasing my drill trigger) to clear away burrs and add some relief to make threading the bolt easier, work with nothing harder than mild steel, use plenty of oil (It didn't take a crazy amount) and turn back and forth regularly (sometimes meeding a full turn) to clear out the metal chips it'll suit general use.

It worked well for the 3/8” metal hole I was treading on a steering volumn ( of very hard steel)….had to bring in some vice grips to help. set the tap nice and tight, but after that it cut fine. Not too bad for under 39$!!!

Seems to be pretty good quality.

Acceptable Quality Taps And Dies For The Price. However, they are pretty much hobbyist level. The larger problem is the crappy case, the really crappy trays and the fact that everything small inside the case just falls out into the larger space any time you pick up the set and move it. Then you spend another 15 minutes sorting out all the parts and putting them where they go. You have to use a screwdriver or such just to lift the top (die set) tray out of the case to even get to the bottom (tap set) tray. And the trays are so flimsy that much of that is going to destroy them in no time. My case had a crease across the top of the lid that happened who knows how. It came that way. If you would like a full blown dissertation of all the problems with this set, jut read the other review. This guy puts it perfectly.

If I could give 0 Stars I would. I received it today and tried to use it. Matched up thread selected the correct tap. Oiled the pre- drilled holes and began tapping slowly.1. The tip started stripping.2. The bit broke inside the hole.I had to use a hammer and punch to back it out.Decided to go with a standard bit, almost got to the desired depth and the bit broke. This time I was unable to remove the bit so I'm totally screwed.The tool to turn the bit was horrible. The bit kept turning inside the tool.I would not recommend this product at all.

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