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This one is Silverline's 'expert' set, up to M12. About £30. | |||
Didn't expect it to be much cop actually, but has proved with care and technique to cut into nimonic exhaust manifold, s/s and whatever I've had to use it for really. the tap wrench and die holder aren't a lot of cop, but the taps and dies are def. OK for general use, though not 'Pro' quality, despite the name. | |||
I wouldn't buy their 'non-expert' set though. | |||
See also Threads, metric conversions etc. Get a good thread file too... | |||
Revision as of 01:43, 26 March 2007
HarryMann: A good set of taps and dies can get you out of an awful out of trouble - a critical sapnner throwing moments!
This one is Silverline's 'expert' set, up to M12. About £30.
Didn't expect it to be much cop actually, but has proved with care and technique to cut into nimonic exhaust manifold, s/s and whatever I've had to use it for really. the tap wrench and die holder aren't a lot of cop, but the taps and dies are def. OK for general use, though not 'Pro' quality, despite the name.
I wouldn't buy their 'non-expert' set though.
See also Threads, metric conversions etc. Get a good thread file too...
