Thread: HSS tap die set suggestions
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Old 08-09-2011, 11:09 PM
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Guys

Want to chase initially a metric high speed steel tap die set for when I get back to the cobra. Looking at say 3-12mm sizing only.

What brands can anyone recommend? My memories only take me back to P&N!

Noted a Hare and Forbes ad for a Toolmaster brand set in HSS but I assume even as HSS there are good and bad tools. What is the Toolmaster brand like as the H&F price was good I thought.

I had been looking at Snap-On gear but realised these aren't HSS grade.

Any advice would be appreciated so I don't go buying something crap.

Cheers

Steve
Steve I've had a set of Kingchrome for 30yrs and have never had a problem. Just remember what ever set you use get some cutting paste to go with it. It will not only keep the taps/dies sharp but you will get a better thread quality as well.
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