Drill & Tap | Tools In Action

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RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Oct 30, 2015 10:40 AM CT

These look promising

http://dewalt.com/tool-parts/drilling-accessories-tap-and-die-impact-ready-taps-and-dies-.aspx

Justin HernandezMember since Apr 2015Oct 30, 2015 2:47 PM CT

Klein tools has these and they work great, but I can understand if you want the DeWalt version

HiltiWpgMember since Sep 2015Oct 30, 2015 9:33 PM CT

Been using the greenlee ones for years. Love ’em.

I am sure the Dewalt set will be good.

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SarbatcheMember since Oct 2014Nov 1, 2015 9:04 AM CT

I love Dewalt stuff for general construction and power tools but I tend to think that it’s better to go with the established machining suppliers in this instance. Unless you’re just going through aluminum or pot metal. I’d be sold if someone writes a review on them in a block of stainless steel.

Turner85Member since Jun 2015Nov 1, 2015 1:20 PM CT

Not to familiar with tap and die. Does this mean it forms a thread for threaded bolts etc.

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Nov 1, 2015 8:53 PM CT

Turner85 wrote:
Not to familiar with tap and die. Does this mean it forms a thread for threaded bolts etc.

In short, yes. This set is solely a tap set. But what’s great about it is its is a drill bit and tap in one tool. Very commonly used by electricians when electrical boxes are stripped out. They can drill the hole bigger, the right size, and then tap new threads.