MUST HAVE! How To Use a Tap and Die and Thread Chaser Set

While its great to have a tap and die set, you may get more use from a thread chaser or rethreading kit. You shouldn't use a tap and die to just clean existing threads or even straighten them up. Taps and Dies should be used to cut new threads on a rod or in a hole. Thread chasers, aka thread cleaner, aka rethreader, are used for cleaning up existing threads and straightening them as well. We show you how to use each.

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[patricks]

Lots of great information you passed along here. Thank you very much for taking the time to create this video and educating those of us DIY'ers who are try to figure it out.

[latedriver]

I was going to go get a tap and die set because I thought that's what I needed. Referenced this video before I went and realized I actually needed a thread chaser kit. Picked one up, worked flawlessly. Thank you for your knowledge!

[steveg]

Love this stuff where there is actual technique and tuition, not simply product revuew.

[kdao]

Great video, learned a lot. Thanks for the links to buy. Love your show

[Al-Fiallos]

Excellent tutorial, especially for a DIY'er who didn't or couldn't have the benefit of attending trade school. I once had to make a thread chaser by grinding groves on a hardened bolt and it worked quite well. Thanks for posting this.

[Jarco]

Tim... yesterday I was thinking in getting one. You made my decision easier in one part and now the other part of heart wants both sets... I have a trouble now, which is called budget.
Awesome video thanks

[kevincoughlin]

I ordered the thread chaser kit that you listed. I used it on a project a couple of hours after delivery. I thank you for passing along your knowledge. I used the thread file and it worked perfectly. 👍🏻

[Hoyrysan]

Watched a bunch of similar videos. This was hands down the best one and most useful.

[Volterrific]

Thanks for this! I only needed one 3/8-16 thread chaser to clean up the threads for the exhaust manifolds I removed for sandblasting and high-temp painting. I found what I needed on Amazon for $8. Worked great! Glad I did not use a tap for this job. Thanks to your video, I learned that a thread chaser is the right tool for my job.

[jaydenludewig]

very thorough explanation and demonstration. never knew what dies actually did so this video was really helpful

[sgcole]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I have had a run of bad luck x-threading wheel lug nuts/bolts. I was wondering if I'm running aluminum nuts onto metal studs, etc. But I think the problem is that the lug bolts are not 'clean'. I didn't really understand thread chasing kit until now. You have provided me with the ammo I need to properly clean the bolts prior to threading the lug nut! Appreciate this work very much!!

[BrewCityRider]

Just picked up that USA made Lang set for the same price as the Amazon chinesium sets - $68, at Fleet Farm. Mine came in a grey case.

[davidmorrill]

Thank you for a great demo. The best demo I've seen.. I knew nothing about these tools. Now I think I know what to buy and how to use it. Many thanks

[BluBarron]

This guy is making a statement with that Ridgid He’s got a wall full of Milwaukee and Dewalt tools and he chooses the Ridgid. Simply diabolical!!

[markrodcpa]

Great video, have both sets but still learned a few things. Thanks for your time.

[robhunter]

Thanks Tim for explaining how to use the thread file.

[robertwinston]

This was a perfect lesson in the difference in tools as well as how to use them! I would have never thought about the back up technique with the taps; thanks for the tip. Also didn't know the difference between the tap and thread-chaser, good point about the risks of using a tap to chase the threads.

[Admajors]

Great content! It looks like the thread chaser/rethreader would work well for slightly galled stainless steel threads?

[thomashaugh]

I love your videos. you put out great information, and use key words to broaden further research. Thank you
P.s. I’m a novice

[iansotomayor]

About to do a head gasket replacement and I never understood or was sure if I needed a thread chaser, but after this it seems like a necessity for me