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[JesseCase]

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!

[bryanfoxx]

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.

[klinkster]

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!!

[georgetouliatos]

After ruining a few projects with cheap taps, I only buy American made three tap sets (taper, plug and bottom).

[jeffreyappezzato]

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.

[powderriver]

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.

[ChimeraActual]

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.

[davehoward]

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! 👍

[josephbasanta]

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.

[boosted._sky]

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

[marvinlee]

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

[aday]

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.

[Speedstack]

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 YouTube.

I always wondered, is your electric bill crazy high from all of the welding? 😂

[oldmanjimh]

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.

[RatDogDaddy]

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.

[chorizorangel]

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.

[metalslingr]

“Snooky-like” My word of the day! 3:21

[AffordBindEquipment]

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.

[ronwhite]

Hey ChuckE. Welcome back. You taught me how to mig weld 4 years ago. Great to see you.