GEARWRENCH Tap And Die Set 82817 13-Piece Hand Tool (72-Tooth T-Handle 5 Degree Arc Taper Plug Hex Dies Thread Repair Machining Steel Fabrication)

GEARWRENCH 82817 13-Piece SAE Ratcheting Tap and Die Set

The GEARWRENCH 82817 13-piece SAE ratcheting tap and die set provides smooth threading and restoration in confined workspaces using a 72-tooth ratcheting T-handle with an ultra-compact 5-degree swing arc. Engineered with a flush-mounted reversing lever, it enables immediate directional changes without removing the tool from the workpiece. This precision set includes taper taps, plug taps, and hex dies to cleanly cut new threads or chase damaged internal and external fasteners across automotive and machining operations.

Best Used For:

• Thread Restoration and Chasing: Repairing stripped, corroded, or damaged external threads on bolts and studs using precision hex dies.
• Internal Thread Cutting: Creating clean, accurate internal threads in pre-drilled holes in mild steel and soft metals using taper and plug taps.
• Confined Engine Bay Maintenance: Operating in tight automotive clearances where traditional T-handle tap wrenches lack turning space.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Ratcheting T-Handle: 72-tooth mechanism with 5° swing arc for tight access and smooth threading.
• Flush Reversing Lever: Change direction without removing the tool.
• Hex Dies: Perfect for chasing and restoring damaged threads.
• Taper & Plug Taps: Cut new threads or repair existing ones with precision.
• Sliding T-Bar: Converts tap and die adapters for added versatility.
• Injection Molded Case: Keeps tools organized and portable.

What's Included

• (1) Ratcheting T-Handle
• (1) Sliding T-Bar Adapter
• (1) Set of SAE Taper Taps
• (1) Set of SAE Plug Taps
• (1) Set of SAE Hex Dies
• (1) Injection Molded Storage Case

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Apply a small amount of cutting fluid or tapping oil before each cut and back the tap off a quarter-turn every half-turn to break metal chips cleanly.