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Review on Complete SAE/Metric Ratcheting Tap And Die Set - 77 Pieces By GEARWRENCH (Product Code: 3887) by Gotdat Burton

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2 years later and still holding up!

I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and was looking for a comprehensive set of tap&dies that wasn't going to break the bank but wasn't going to break apart on me either. This set really caught my eye and read all the reviews. Some of the reviews scared me a bit but there was enough positive that a took the plunge. Oh and I caught this set on sale (deal of the day) for only $140! Even at the $215 price this set looks to be a steal! The taps and dies are even laser etched so the sizes won't just wear off when you clean them with brake clean or whatever. Some reviews were commenting on the taps having burrs or threads having gouges in them. I've seen nothing of the sort on my set besides a little metal left over on just a few taps from the machining process. Nothing that a brass brush or a die from this set can't take care of. Also heard the ratchet tools fell apart on a few people. They seem pretty well made to me but I'll probably use my own ratchet and tap sockets most the time anyways. This should be the last tap&die I ever buy since my work will replace as they eventually break. I'll put this set through it's paces soon and update the review on my findings. In the meantime I would definitely recommend this set to any professional or home mechanic looking for a great set without paying way too much. Edit: 3/26/21 So it's been over 2 years and I haven't broke any taps yet! I've also used the ratchet wrenches a dozen or so times and they've held up fine (did not fall apart like others) I can't believe all the people that has given 1 star reviews because this set has been outstanding for me. Maybe it's just bad quality control or something but I must've really lucked with mine

Pros
  • Auto-locking feature allow the tap adapters to be removed safely
Cons
  • Pieces can easily get lost in the case