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[Closed] recommend me an affordable tap and die set for bikes/motorbikes pls

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been meaning to buy one for years but could never make a decision on which set. don't want to spend a fortune as will be using only occasionally .
thanks in advance
Bill


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 6:13 pm
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ive got a small set nearly new id sell if you like mate, ill never use it 🙂


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 6:33 pm
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https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht203-16-pce-tap-die-set?da=1&TC=SLI-040210035

Is what I use, does the trick for clearing powdercoat out of threads etc.


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 7:40 pm
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Buy good quality taps and dies as you need as oppose to a sets with half the shit you dont need and normally break at the most inopportune moment.


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 7:47 pm
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Japanese motorbikes means fine threads. I would buy individual taps off ebay


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 7:56 pm
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I'll have you know I've used well over half my set! 😉


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 8:00 pm
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Buy good quality taps and dies as you need...

^That

Decent quality HSS ones, in the required diameter / pitch / form.


 
Posted : 16/10/2015 9:40 pm

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