HSS Steel Tap and Die Set 51Pc £45.99 at Screwfix

[BillyJ]

Good deal on what is apparently a good quality tap and die set. It'll definitely be better than my Chinese shit one I have now so might get one myself

Anyone know the advantages or disadvantages of a HSS kit rather than a carbon steel set?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hss-steel-tap-and-die-set-51pc/12834?source=aw&awc=1228_1514841726_48b51e819cdb512098b0b6c02c6a4357&utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Communities+%26+UGC&utm_content=TextLink&utm_term=47868

Source:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hss-steel-tap-and-die-set-51pc-4599-at-screwfix-2868848
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[Polarbear]

High speed steel is better for cutting. It keeps it's edge better and is harder.

It's also easier fuck if you don't use it right. Plenty of cutting fluid, clear the swarf and keep them clean and they will last a lifetime.

You can't say that about carbon steel.

However with that set I'm surprised they are solid and not split dies. That means they are more like thread chasers than thread cutters. Of course you can cut a thread with them but it will never be as good as if you had used a split die.
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[Dave....]

Have to watch buying old taps or dies as someone may have been using them on hardened parts and although they may appear new they could be fucked.
Removing broken taps isn't my idea of fun.
Most new stuff has tendency to be made from the finest Chinesium but even branded tools that may have been quality name in past are not as good as they used to be.
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[Lone-Wolf]

Wotcha.

I went out and bought one - mainly for cleaning up existing damaged threads.
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[Hong Kong Phooey]

£16.99 in Aldi, M3-M12 with drill bits.
Used tap in anger yesterday, all good.
Not tested the drill bits though.
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