Based on some of the critical reviews, I figured these would be brittle, made out of plastic or some super soft metal (I'm being half sarcastic). Most of the reviews were positive, so I took the chance on this one.
My dilemma: I unscrewed a grease fitting out of the top of the shaft on the spindle on my lawn mower deck. Like a moron, I pounded the shaft out of the spindle like a maniac, ruining the threads all throughout. Awesome! These spindles are not made out of cheap/soft material. And because I will likely repeat my stupidity again down the road, I liked how many different fittings this had. In my case, I needed to repair threads on a 3/8 fine (24) hole/nut.
Because I have never used a tap & die set before, I watched a couple of YouTube videos. There's really nothing to it - you just line up your tool (make sure it's straight), go slow...screw in about 1/2-1 turn, then unscrew to break up the metal. And in about 2 minutes, I had new threads. It was really simple. And this set performed perfectly.
Even the cheap set at Harbor Freight is $16, and based on the reviews, you're really risking quality. So for an extra few bucks, you get this set, and I can vouch for it being worth the money.
| Manufacturer | UPHILL MERCHANDISE LLC |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PT-001 |
| Item Weight | 3.27 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 12.76 x 8.19 x 1.77 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Measurement System | Inch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
