Re: What Is A Good Set Of Taps and Dies?

[David Stanton]

I agree, quality in tools just about everywhere that’s not top dollar isn’t what it used to be, but I find that most of the stuff Sears puts the Craftsman name on is still a lot better than all the cheapies now on the market. I bought my tap and die set there about 10 years ago and haven’t broke any pieces yet. ….and yes I agree – going slow and using a lot of cutting oil (I find liquid wrench penetrating oil works fine too) protects the tools.
Most of Sears hand tools are lifetime guaranteed, – I doubt the taps and dies are. I have taken back several abused worn out screwdrivers and a couple of abused, broken rachet handles over the years and they give you a new one no questions asked. They don’t even want to know who you are.
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I once bought a group of 6 well worn out Craftsman screwdrivers at a garage sale and exchanged them for free new ones!
Dave