Taps

PCGS65 · May 8, 2009

I'm looking for a basic set of gunsmith taps. I know brownells has a 40 pc set for $121+ship but I already have the drills and I don't need all 3 types of each size of taps. Basically I just need the 3-56,5-44,6-40,6-48 and the 8-40 sizes. For chasing threads that are gummed up or slightly galled.

Any info is appreciated!
I'll be gone till monday but I'll check back then.

koginam · May 8, 2009

Msc sells them as well as a few other places. you will need these sizes in bottoming style as well.

Oyeboten · May 8, 2009

Probably plenty on e-bay...good old US ones variously...be worth checking...

rcmodel · May 8, 2009

Just order the ones you want & need seperately from Brownell's.

These are the best:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=9963&title=

THese are real good:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=17079&title=HIGH SPEED STEEL TAPS

These are much cheaper, and O.K. for chasing threads:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=6876&title=WIRE GAUGE CARBON TAPS & DIES

rc

PCGS65 · May 11, 2009

rcmodel THANKS! That's exactly what I was looking for!!

Looks like I can spend $30 for the ones I want/need.
Better than spending $120 for a set with many I don't need including the drill bits.

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