HARBOR FREIGHTS BEST KEPT SECRET!!! AN ITEM SO GOOD EVEN INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES USE IT
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I USED TO DO VIDEOS ON RUclips AND IN 7 MONTHS I WENT THROUGH 14 GENERATORS THE HARBOR FREIGHT WILDCAT GENERATOR THE LITTLE TAILGATER I'VE GONE SO FAR WITH EVERYBODY ON THOSE THINGS THAT I REPLACED IT ALL NEW GASKETS WHEN I BOUGHT THEM I TORE THEM DOWN PERFECTLY I PUT THE PERFECT SPARK PLUGS IN PERFECT SPARK PLUG WIRE SET EVERYTHING I'VE EVEN STRIPPED THE ENGINES DOWN REBUILT THEM AND KEPT REBUILDING THEM BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE FUEL TANKS FOR JUNK THEY WOULD CRACK UNDER HEAT EVERYTHING FALL APART ON HIM I'VE EVEN PUT NEW CARBURETORS ON THEM AND YEAH THEY WILL RUN FOR A MINUTE BUT BECAUSE THEY'RE CHEAP METALS THEY'LL FALL APART WITHIN 30 DAYS. SO YOU TAKE ANYTHING FROM HARBOR FREIGHT I GUARANTEE YOU IF YOU GOT TO USE IT EVERYDAY YOU JUST FUCKED YOURSELF......
I'm a Gunsmith and the HF carbon tap and die set is one of those pro secrets in the Gunsmithing world. Pure carbon taps are kinda hard to find. We like to use carbon taps because if you were to break one off in a gun you can just hit the broken tap piece with a hard center punch and it will shatter into small pieces. Then you can use a dental pick or something to pick the pieces out and you have removed the broken tap without harming the finish on the gun. The gold coated taps and other fancy alloy taps won't shatter like the carbon ones will and are much harder to get out especially without screwing up the gun and causing yourself a lot more work!
are you talking about the carbon steel sets they sell for $20?
@@TonyMueller Yes sir, the cheap ones! Lol!
@@JesseCase that’s a great piece of knowledge to file away for future use. Thanks!
Sweet, this is the set I have, good to know.
yeah nothing worse than scrapping a part due to the addition of a piece of super hard broken tap debris, or worse as Mr. Case points out, what if you can't just scrap it and make a new one, you MUST fix it no matter what? I've had to deal with that a few times and it can be a huge time sink. Bottom line, if you are tapping by hand ( unassisted by a mill or drill press set up for proper start alignment) and the material being tapped will be ruined by a broken tap, use a carbon steel tap.
I've been using both the metric and SAE sets for over 15 years. They don't get real heavy use and they're mostly still good. I really like the dies which are adjustable to cut harder metals a bit at a time, or for fine control of depth of thread. I rarely, but not never, use the larger sizes, nice to know they're in the shop.
My dad has this same set in SAE. We just used it to redo the threads in two of his clevises that got damaged. One was 1" the other was a little smaller. It worked excellent.
You did a video years ago with mechanic Steve and was singing the praises of this set and I went and bought it after that video... I have had it for years and I can't complain it's a good set
I bought a HF T&D black oxide set in the late 80's, and it still works. I actually had picking up another set on today's to-do list, maybe upgrade to this titanium nitride kit
I've been using HF tap and dies for years in both SAE and metric. Over 15 years none of the components has failed. That's a testimony to their strength. I got them on sale at the time so I bought both sets. Mine came in a little tighter cases.
I've bought a bunch of tools and equipment from HFT (e.g. I purchased an elex jack hammer to break the floor slab in my basement). Extremely satisfied. I don't use tools daily like the pros do, so their performance and price are perfect for me.
I have both SAE and metric in these sets and can’t praise them enough. Never tried the HF cheaper sets, but these are definitely worth their weight in gold. I use them mostly for automotive and ag use and they are great. If you’re a professional machinist you’ll probably want something more precise, but for Joe average, they’re the bomb. Great video, thanks! 👍
the cheaper sets are absolute junk. I kept breaking taps on the cheap set. these look quite a bit better
I've had a set since about 2005. Used them in a shipyard as an outside machinist for 15 years. Broke one early on, the #12 screw tap I think. My own fault. All in all, they have been an excellent set. No problems. Work great
I bought the Metric set a few years ago because I couldn't find the Metric size in stock at any other brick and mortar store and paid full price out of necessity(was my first purchase from HF as well) I grew up in a shop of Snap on and Mac tools and wasn't expecting much as HF is always the butt of a joke. I was super impressed on the quality for a $90 set and was hard enough to retap threads for a Hyandai Crankshaft bolt. Money will spent!!
I cleaned out bolt holes and bolts on my 1951 chevy hood with this set. I've used it in similar situations with my vehicles. Works good for what I use them for.
I have used the higher priced Harbors Frieght taps and drill bits in CNC machines on multiple occasions when what I needed wasn't available in the tool crib. If they're used correctly, they work very well and resharpen well also.
“Snooky-like” My word of the day! 3:21
I have the SAE set, and I'm impressed with it. For the price, it's a really good set. I noticed that mine aren't as sharp as more expensive taps, but that just requires a little more time per hole. Haven't broken one yet after over a year of regular use in my shop.
ChuckE I wondered where you went! Good to see you back after all these years. Your welding videos were always well done and very educational. I subscribed again.
Dude yeah! I did too! I totally love that one video of the trailer you made for your welder and tools; that green beast! Do you think you can put that video on this one? I wanna watch it again if you have it. No worries if you can’t. Awesome to follow you again! 💪🏻
Pretty sure this is someone re-uploading his old videos, not him
@@gorak9000 really not him? That sucks
@@gorak9000 That is bullshit. He has even released a handfull of newer videos recently. This is absolutely him.
@@johnackley3982 It is him. You got duped by someone who didn’t know and commented anyways.
Hey ChuckE. Welcome back. You taught me how to mig weld 4 years ago. Great to see you.
Really glad you put these videos up! built my shop up watching you years ago. Only channel I subbed to at first in fact. Thank you sir for your work, learned a lot from you!
After ruining a few projects with cheap taps, I only buy American made three tap sets (taper, plug and bottom).
Sure, but which brand and where? I wish I could find nice sets for the most common sizes at least. Please if you have a link........
@@AlessioSangalli I've had great success with Irwin-Hanson in both metric and imperial sets.
@@georgetouliatos5972 thanks.
What makes you think Irwin-Hanson is made in the USA?
@@RustyCas999 Irwin Industrial Tools is an American manufacturer and distributor of hand tools and power tool accessories.
Stretch so good to see you back glad you are doing ok!
Couple yrs ago I bought the SAE set and I'm thinking strongly on getting the metric set too for around 95 dollars it's a good buy I can never have too much tools and somethings from Harbor Frieght do worth the money
I have both sets, metric and SAE, for years. I bought them back when they came in steel cases. Excellent quality and you get all the standard sizes you need.
I have had both sets on our farm in to UK for over 30 years. They work fine and have got me out of many holes.
I'm so glad to see you back, Chuck.
Ive used both sets for about 3 years, and have been happy with them. The case in the other hand is another story. I'm going to build a wooden case for them most likely.
Haha I wish it was easy to source new cases for cheap tools, I get that too where a plastic hinge breaks off or a latch goes bye bye and it's usually really hard to rig something up like a real hinge.
HF has things you just have to know what your buying. I’ve got a friend who has a successful transmission repair shop he uses HF tools all the time swears by them, so really it’s what your comfortable with.
I'm a heavy truck mechanic and because of my tools being stolen most of my tools are now HF and I've had very little problems and you can't beat the warranty. Walk in with a broken tool, walk out 5 minutes later with a new one.
I bought a similar SAE/Metric combo set in smaller sizes than shown (I believe they are 1/2” and under) and have used it a number of times. It’s worked fine except that the tap wrench loosens easily during use and slips off the tap just as yours did.
I bought a big set, metal box, at an auction - cheap! None had ever been used. I was quite surprised how well they worked. Quick cuts, and guaranteed for life.
Damn nice to see you again. I've had this same set for a long time they are great.
I haven’t seen you for a long time. I was thinking about you because of some cutting discs that you were talking about one time. You liked them very much because they lasted a long time.
what's nice about sets like this is that even if a tap goes bad, you can buy a better one and put it in the set. Most of those won't be used very often so the set will last a long time. I have done that with sockets and drill bits.
I have three small sets for small screws. But now that I saw this demonstration, I'll get me another but for larger size taps, bolts and threads. Thanks
May I suggest you get a "Tap Follower" it will make sure you are tapping straight. After drilling the hole leave the part where it is and swap the drill for the Tap Follower and you will be sure you are tapping straight.
Agree completely. It, of course, depends if the tap has the center drill hole for the follower to align the rear of the tap. At least, that all of the ones I've used so taps under 3/8" can't be used with our followers. Probably 90% of broken taps I've seen are the result of the tap not being in line with the bored/drilled hole. (Or some guy using a high torque Milwaukee Holeshooter drill motor out in the field for a 10-32). For a lot of our small size tapping operations, we used the milling machine and gun taps (2 or 3 flute depending upon the diameter). We'd avoid 4 flute taps for anything 1/2" or under because the web cross section gets a bit small on some taps. We loved the gun taps and started going to a lot of cobalt taps... those things are pretty tough. I do have to admit that the quality of a lot of Harbor Freight tools have improved over the last 25 years. I started buying impact sockets years ago for industrial work and never saw a failure. I used their Quinn chrome sockets for normal stuff also without failure. And, we prefer the Tapmagic formula even though it's a bit messier than the formula 25 years ago with, what was it, trichloroethane?
I should have added... I've seen a lot of broken gun taps IF people run them down into a blind hole of insufficient depth for all of the curlicues that the tap pushes to the bottom of the hole.
@@mcgeorgerl you are correct, I just assumed it was a given. And that we are not handholding children.
In all my years working on a shop floor, machine shop and in automotive, I've only ever broken one tap and surprisingly it was a 5/8. It's called patience.
As someone who uses small diameter, the patience they would require to not break taps would be unattainable,lol, it’d take a week to finish an 1/8” deep hole……
This video popped up on my YT and I learned something so thank you. BTW, you talk without punctuation, lol. Keep feeding us good reviews like this!
I've used those for years... never had a problem...so far, I am a machinist and toolmaker for over 30 years. They are not made for production runs, but for one off use, kinda what you would do for a repair, modification or a prototype.
I have a set of Metric Taps that originally came from Harbor Freight. It's about 15 years old and came in a sheet metal case. They are very good.
Recently needed a winch to load a propane tank and then a disabled riding mower. I have a gooseneck ball in my truck so I remembered seeing one with a trailer ball mount plate from Cabela's years ago. I needed it that day so I couldn't wait for an order so I took the chance that my local harbor freight had one. A short trip and $ 89.95 later I had one. Should have had it 10 years ago. What a back saver.
Well, that's a nice set. I bought a twin set from Amazon about 3 years ago ( $40.00 ) for my welding shop and
so far, no problems ( except the holing tool) with either the SAE or Metric. The Harbor set is much bigger
with the odd sizes. Looks like I can use the smaller sets I bought for just the truck and the sets you showed for the shop.
Thanks for the video...
Been looking for you Chuck. Glad to have found ya again.👍🇺🇸
I got mine some years ago it came in a different case. It was like a thin, black suitcase, metal but they have definitely held up. My friends are always wanting to borrow them.
Great video. I still have my sets, both imperial and metric, from 2015. Paid around $60 for each.
It is great to see ya Chucky.
Great video mate and also a basic tutorial thrown in for good measure..
Wish we had Harbour Freight over here tbh you guys have some great stores we don't in England. Although we have Aldi and Lidl (you guys have Aldi but don't know if their stuff is made in same place as ours?) similarly they sometimes have some great German made tools, (own brand) that are actually made by decent German companies for them and TÜV certified which is like the British Standard seal for quality and they all come with a 3 year warranty! Made by companies like Scheppach and Einhall and others and rebranded. Cheap as chips when compared to even eBay and Amazon! But quality wise they're like top mid range I'd say.. well you do have to be selective, (some of it is crap some is as good as DeWalt depending who has made that range of tools or batch) so if you choose wisely look at the specs and reviews you can't go wrong! (Often the batteries are interchangeable and have their own 20v/40v range cordless powertools now aswell!) That Tap n Dye set you had looked fantastic value for money!
Cheers from London England 👍🏴
Have a set of Harbor Freight metric tap & dies and have as much confidence they will last the rest of my life just as I have my 40-year-old set of Craftsman SAE taps & dies. The older you get the less it matters for example anyone in their 90's would certainly be able say time is in their favor regarding any set purchased.
Good to see you back!
I got the Portland Pole Saw for $52.99 a few years ago and that thing is awesome! It seems like it's much more than 6.5 amps! The first year or two the blades were kind of expensive. I could only find them at Lowe's for about $14-16 each. Now Walmart carries them in a 2 pack for about $14. Best buy I ever got at Harbor Freight
bought them and really enjoy them ,never let me down
They taught us in machine shop class that cast iron need no lubricant as the graphite content provides the lube. I worked in a production machine shop and after a shift working on cast iron parts, my clothes everything around me were covered with cast iron dust. Nice sets.
That’s correct
Then a little bit of oil would keep the dust down. If that dust is getting all over your clothes then it is getting into you lungs as well. While the iron might be absorbed by your body for use in your red blood cells I do not think there is a minimum daily amount of graphite recommended for good health.
I have both these sets and I also have the 60 piece set of all the smaller sizes and they work great for my home garage uses.
I bought the metric set from Harbor Freight because it was literally the only place that had the size I needed. I thought I'd just use the set once or twice, but I'm a professional automotive mechanic. Brought them into the shop thinking I would destroy them in 3 months or less. 5 or 6 years of hard use later I've only worn out 1 or 2, and I was tapping *really* hard metal that would've eaten up just about any tap. I need a new driver, the steel in that finally squished so it needs replacement. But most of the taps and dies have held up fine.
I still have my set from around 10-12 years ago when they still came in a nice solid metal case.
I still use my old set from the 70s. It is a lisle set. Also have a snap on set. That's about 30 years old. Both are metric. Have a few sae but dont use them much. So maybe if I need more I might look into this. But if a commonly used one goes bad I would replace it with a better quality one. But to really work these, I would be seriously cautious.
Yeah I have the same set and they work great for working on motorcycles, a lot of aluminum on motorcycles strip out a lot the holders are very good though but they work for me
I would caution people to buy a set of chasers so if you have a buggered nut or bolt you can run the chaser down to make the threads usable rather than retapping the bolt or nut which I was told cuts new threads in the old threads and can weaken the bolt. You also can't miss if you buy a set of thread pitch gauges that will tell you what the threads per inch are and a set of thread files so if you have a bolt somebody hit with a hammer you can file the threads to fix them so you can remove the nut. Might be looking into these since they are easier to remove if they break off and so my friends can use them instead of my expensive set that came with files and gauges :)
Starting taps especially in cast iron and aluminum you might like the results of starting the tap with your drill press. Power off! Hand turn the chuck with moderate to heavy down pressure for larger taps. After a couple of full threads revert to the tap handle. Straight start every time. Number one cause for breaking a tap is crooked start.
If you want a nice tap handle the gear wrench set has some really nice handles, help for when u got less room.
You keyed on a big point right away. Nobody talks about overpackaged products, but hot damn we better ban gasoline. I try to buy retail as much as possible to hopefully not get something in the mail that has been packaged six times.
Sorry I’m just finding your new channel now. I used to watch you all time, even before you moved to Texas, and am glad to see that you are still on RUclips.
I always wondered, is your electric bill crazy high from all of the welding? 😂
I've been really happy with mine. No problems. Suggestion Review some u-tube vids that have suggestions on improving your audio. Should be pretty easy to up the quality.
Duuuuude! So glad I found you again!
I bought the big metric set 5 years ago to fix cv axle threads. Paid for itself, but haven’t used much after. Got me out of a jam.
That’s interesting. I work on trash trucks and will probably need to purchase a T&D set eventually. Not sure what I was gonna get, and it’s no hurry (at the moment). While I do have some HF tools, this would be one I normally wouldn’t trust. I may have to look into it a little more after seeing this.
So glad i found you again!!!!
I bought a set from Harbor Freight several years ago. As long as you just use them to chase existing threads they are fine. Don’t try to cut threads in a new hole or you will break it almost every time. I have been a master mechanic for 30 years so I kinda know what I am talking about.
Sounds like you don’t know how to use a tap.
I’m not saying they are amazing but you can definitely tap some holes with them.
Thread chasers have a very different geometry compared to cutting taps, the first ones "push" the threads back into shape. A mechanic will typically just repair threads, a fabricator or machinist will cut new ones
I agree. Broke a 3/8 course in an engine block with very little pressure. I've been doing this for 55 plus years.( I'm 72 ) Get a Blue Point set if you're going to actually tap a hole. The Dick that said you didn't know what you're doing is probably a newby and a dumb one at that.
I just watched him cut threads.
I'm A maSteR MeChaNic
ChuckE, great to see you’ve returned to YT!
It's a sad and uncomfortable subject, but man, sometimes you've gotta get the job done and you need the tools - no matter where they come from. I'm just a home-gamer and I don't make my living off of my tools, so when I bought an engine hoist - I simply couldn't spend the extra $400 for a US-made product. Especially one as stupidly simple as an engine hoist. I just got one from the overseas Junkatorium, replaced all the crappy bolts with US Grade 8 fasteners and got working.
Exactly right, probably wont last 10 years in a commercial engine shop but might last you a lifetime!
Okay let's put this in perspective I don't use a tap and die set unless it's absolutely necessary I need something that will work and not break because the part is worth way more ...so I don't use cheap H F China junk
@@marktarascio4766 You'd be surprised how much of HF's "china junk" is just rebranded contractors (Chinese and American) for big name stuff. Floor jacks are a fairly famous one, presses, tool boxes, a ton of their hand tools. Wrenches, hammers, axes, sockets. If you're not going for power tools HF really isn't the worst stop.
But to each their own.
@@Alconium LOL, it's more like the other way around, a lot of the big name stuff is just the same stuff out of the same factories in China, with a different company name stamped/laser etched on it.
@@marktarascio4766 The whole point of the video is that a dude uses it in a commercial shop and it works and doesn't break parts. It stands to reason it would do even better with your occasional use. Perspective-wise, you're looking through the wrong end of the binoculars.
I bought the metric set a few years ago, and I bought the SAE set a few weeks ago. That have lowered the quality a little bit in this set. For example the size of the dies was engraved into it. On my new set they are just printed on it. Also in the new set the case is a little thinner. Besides that,they are still great
I know. Right? I just ran out and bought both of these. The printed sizes are already illegible on most of the dies. I guess I’d better not drop the case and have to figure out where they all go again…oh wait…too late.
I had bought a small tap and die set from HF, I think like all under 1/2" around 30 years ago for only around $20. It was a 40 some part kit . I used it at least a 100 times and only one die broke a tooth and just made it a bit harder to start, but other than that, it really held up. I really put the 1/4" tap and die though alot of theading and it held up. Someone stold the set a from me a year or two ago and will be going with another from HF. Most other companies I've seen want like 3-4 time the price so the only reason I can see to do that is if used every day, but than again, you could have three or four of each instead of one, so even then???
Anyone who’d steal another man’s tools deserves, and will most likely get, testicular cancer. What a 💩.
Man, I haven't seen your channel in awhile.
I like the gearwrench sets.
Good set for chasing damaged threads, okay set for occasional use, f'n junk for someone who depends or cares about a good job or frequent use. If you use tap and die on a regular basis you need to bite the bullet and buy quality made taps and dies. Usually American made. Believe me, there's a reason why one good tap or die might cost as much as a whole set at harbor freight. Just my opinion, let me know if you agree.
Is there a particular brand/set that you recommend?
@@dreuaustin Don't listen about american made, that's such a mindless zombie mindset. Look up the RUclips Project Farms Tap and die set video. He finds you the best tools, compares them and everything.
Always good to have backups
You can see the slip in the handle when he is chasing the stripped threads
@@midnight2moonlight200 Agree, there some great foreign made tools and some junky American made tools. Quality determined by the manufacturers spec and quality control and not country of origin.
I have a set of Greenlee tap and dies from the the 50’s. Once while out of town and I needed a one time use of several taps and dies sizes I bought the HF 29 piece set that was 20 years ago. I have had good luck with it the HF set.
The Greenlee set is in a wood box and is in excellent shape so I have a tendency to go the HF set in the blow mold case. Just to preserve the wood case. I have never tapped or ran a die test comparing the two sets for thread tolerance. But so far the HF have done the job for me many times.😁🛫
I have the previous version of these tap and die sets. These appear to be a higher quality construction, and the die handles in the newer set are much larger, which should help a lot.
Good information 👍. Glad to see you are still around, lost you when I got a new phone. Did you ever breed some helpers?
Some years ago I bought a few chains to use as (workout) weights from Harbor Freight, and to this day they're just as heavy as the day I bought them!
They look exactly like my Nieko set. Probably came out of the same factory. I've had them for 8 or 9 years, I don't use them all the time but I haven't managed to break one yet.
I use a set of these I have had for years. I did work on a Diesel engine once with a weird metric thread. Harbor Freight had a tap the right size.
I was in the store once and a guy had got two wire welders. Turns out he owns a ranch. He said he was tired buying Lincolns because his fence building crew just abused them and tore them up. He said the Harbor Freight welders lasted just as long and were a lot cheaper.
They also sell a tap ratchet that is phenomenal for years ago pricing of 20 bucks, probably higher now. Has 2 sliding t handles and is reversible or lock
You need to let the readers/listeners know NEVER drop a tap onto concrete EVER! WOW lol
I got the exact same sae kit from Amazon and I have great luck with it but the metric set I got is a 110 piece kit from Amazon and it literally has every size you can think of I mainly use them to clean threads on my rig but what I do wanna try is harbor freight's NPT kit it only has 8 pieces 4 male 4 female but really that's all I would ever need
Hey!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to your old RUclips channel? I loved that!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you're still around!!!!!!!
I use the cheap set I have just to chase treads. I don't have very good luck with the round dies. I see those round dies have 3 set screws though. Thanks for posting.
I was a Honda motorcycle mechanic for 30 years .. I have a large Snap On tap/die kit but I have 2 Canadian Tire kits (I mainly use) and I have 2 (metric and SAE ) kits from Princess Auto large kits up to 24mm and 1 inch .. I have lot of special tap/dies odd sizes and odd threads ... I mainly use the Snap On drivers altho I do have 10-15 specialty drivers in 1/4 and 3/8 inch drive ...
wow.... didnt know u had returned to yt. glad to see you
Holy shit. I haven’t heard this voice in forever. Missed ya bud!
I worked in the marine field for like 20 years 25 I used to harbor freight tap and die set all the time they were
Thanks for that video bro!
Damn. Welcome back to YT bro!!!
I have that set. It's actually a pretty nice kit.
Cool. I took a machine shop class in high school in 1982 which was quite fun. Is there a drill bit set you could recommend for the metric tap and die set?
I have their auto body hammer kits. Well made and work well.
Chuck, Good to see you back. I don't know why you disappeared there for a while but welding just isn't the same without you.
Got that right... Chuck made GREAT videos out of Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bro! I thought for sure I would never see another video from you. Glad your doing it again and glad to be subscribed.💜💜💜
I use these on 3d prints. Often I just make a hole without threads, ser my wall count to 4 and then tap the plastic. It works better than a 3d printed thread, much stronger.
One the most handy tools I've bought from HF as well! I refuse to wire wheel bolts because IMO this ruins them and parts washer doesn't always clean them satisfactorily but running them through these dies with a little light oil, works a charm.
Especially zinc plated fasteners
Don’t wire wheel them lol
@@goinhot9133 I refuse to wire wheel bolts. So many people do this and it's cringe, all kinds of dumb stuff like this goes on in 'professional' shops.
I bought this very set in Santa Clara, CA, around 2012, and to my astonishment, my friend and I found that the pitches for quite a few of the common SAE sizes were off! Was verified both with sample bolts and a pitch gague. That's especially astounding, considering that, even assuming being manufactured abroad (Taiwan, China, wherever), *length* is one of the few entities for which there is an exact conversion between metric and English units.
So - - if you don't have the pitch right in a tap, it's not much of a tap. There's no curing that.
I had to return it, and made quite an overture to the manager that he needed to do more than just smile and refund my purcase: he needed to get to the bottom of how a tool product got through 5 or 6 different stages of manufacturing, testing, packaging, shipping, distribution, etc., without ANYBODY ever checking the taps with a frickin' pitch gauge!
To be fair, from the other comments, it seems he might have actually followed through on that, and perhaps they finally straightened it out.
i also have both sets from HF. love them
I've had good results from most of the Pittsburg tools I've tried, their ICON line seems like an improvement, but not WAY better, although it is a bit more money. Not sure if they offer tap and die sets from both brands. I'll have to look. :)
I decided to give the Icon stuff a try. Ratchets/sockets in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive. Been over a year now. They've seen heavy use at home and at work (industrial maintenance tech) and I have been very happy with what I got for my money. Haven't hurt the ratchets or sockets. Broke my 5mm allen socket in 3/8 drive but that sucker saw more abuse than it deserved.
UPDATE: Not even shilling, but HF is putting on a big sale this weekend and these sets are on sale for $69.99
I have the Pittsburg set with both sae and metric in one kit but these individual kits have much larger sizes. For 70$ can’t beat ‘em. I tap mostly 4 and 6mm x1.25 cylinder heads in 2 strokes. Have you ever heli-coiled a stripped thread that was originally sae to accept a metric bolt? I know is sounds redundant but it was the fix that saved the day
These are not the best, and I own both of them... They're an awesome value for the money though!
They work well and are good for the price but the wrenches don’t tighten down well so the taps fall out a lot - as you saw.