I love the 75 pc set. That would’ve been a good value for you, it’s the same sets just combined and you only get one tap handle. And they’re about $100 for the set
I have had a HF set for about a year and finally got fed up with the crappy tap wrenches which won't hold taps securely in that set and the dull taps. I bought the exact same set that you have and it arrived yesterday. I have not used any of the taps or dies yet however I am extremely impressed with the tap wrenches and the sharpness of the taps. I can't wait to use them. I'm very impressed and wish I have not wasted my money on the HF set.
IMO the most important question is "How well do they cut?"!! I'm talking about cutting new threads, not cleaning up existing threads. Do they cut well in mild steel? How about stainless? I like a lot of people have a set from Harbor Freight and they are total crap. The wrenches don't fit the smaller sized taps worth a damn and the taps keep spinning in the wrenches. They cut but the threads are very loose and sloppy. The HF set is OK if you are just cleaning up existing thread but for cutting new threads they suck. Therefore I need a new set of taps and dies as I rarely clean up threads but almost always am cutting new threads.
If you look on the packaging,says no warranty on the taps and dies.Another item I bought which is well worth the money for the taps is the tap socket set made by Lisle.Fit in spots where the tap handle won't fit in.
A thumbs up for the presentation of the kits, Mr. Clay. Issues I've had with the ratcheting mechanism on my Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches leaves me with as little desire for their tools anymore as your desire for Matco. I wonder if it's true that Apex/Gearwrench makes tools for Matco?
This video is 5 years old. Have you changed your mind on these or found a better set for around the same price? I’m going to buy a set tomorrow because I’m tired of borrowing these and I can’t choose between gearwrench, craftsman or icon
You can buy a box with both metric and the sae in the same case. So there all in one case. I bought the sae like you I have not picked up the metric set yet.
I’m not sure ? I guess they probably have it but i like them separated myself just to keep it simple. If I’m working on a metric bolt just get the metric kits or sae kit when needed. If you haven’t ever dropped one of those kits you are lucky. Hard to get them in the right spots again
I didn't think Gear Wrench would hold up well. I have overpriced snap on tap & die sets. thanks for making this video.
FiremanCV Gearwrench makes really nice tools for the money
Damn that looks like something worth checking out. Never have to many tap and dies especially in heavy equipment industry
I love the 75 pc set. That would’ve been a good value for you, it’s the same sets just combined and you only get one tap handle. And they’re about $100 for the set
I have had a HF set for about a year and finally got fed up with the crappy tap wrenches which won't hold taps securely in that set and the dull taps. I bought the exact same set that you have and it arrived yesterday. I have not used any of the taps or dies yet however I am extremely impressed with the tap wrenches and the sharpness of the taps. I can't wait to use them. I'm very impressed and wish I have not wasted my money on the HF set.
IMO the most important question is "How well do they cut?"!! I'm talking about cutting new threads, not cleaning up existing threads. Do they cut well in mild steel? How about stainless?
I like a lot of people have a set from Harbor Freight and they are total crap. The wrenches don't fit the smaller sized taps worth a damn and the taps keep spinning in the wrenches. They cut but the threads are very loose and sloppy. The HF set is OK if you are just cleaning up existing thread but for cutting new threads they suck. Therefore I need a new set of taps and dies as I rarely clean up threads but almost always am cutting new threads.
If you look on the packaging,says no warranty on the taps and dies.Another item I bought which is well worth the money for the taps is the tap socket set made by Lisle.Fit in spots where the tap handle won't fit in.
Walter Frederick they sent me a new tap with no issues last week caise i broke my m4 x 0.7. I called and they sent me out a new one no questions asked
Sweet! I'll look into these sets, I've been looking at tap and die sets but can't justify $400 for them. Great content as always.
Yea, I spent o ton of money on Snap-On, They still break,lol
A thumbs up for the presentation of the kits, Mr. Clay. Issues I've had with the ratcheting mechanism on my Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches leaves me with as little desire for their tools anymore as your desire for Matco. I wonder if it's true that Apex/Gearwrench makes tools for Matco?
Donald Hollums apex makes matco tools for sure.
Nice review Clay. Gearwrench has come a long way. Keep up the great videos sir and have a safe 4th of July...👍👍👍
This video is 5 years old. Have you changed your mind on these or found a better set for around the same price? I’m going to buy a set tomorrow because I’m tired of borrowing these and I can’t choose between gearwrench, craftsman or icon
They are a good set for the money. No complaints on them
@@KoonTrucking I went ahead and went with Irwin. I’ve had too many people tell me how good that brand is when it comes to tap and dies.
200 bucks between both sets not bad at all especially if they hold up well. Especially lifetime, good vid clay
imgone this is unfortunately very correct it states it in their warranty section on their website
You can use the gearwrench ratcheting wrench with the craftsman go thru 6 point sockets
You can buy a box with both metric and the sae in the same case. So there all in one case. I bought the sae like you I have not picked up the metric set yet.
I’m not sure ? I guess they probably have it but i like them separated myself just to keep it simple. If I’m working on a metric bolt just get the metric kits or sae kit when needed. If you haven’t ever dropped one of those kits you are lucky. Hard to get them in the right spots again
Looks like a good investment
Guess who has to extract one of those small cam bolts in the gear housing because it's stripped , yep this guy !
Them are nice 👍
Cool👍
Wonder what the Rockwell hardness is on the material?
So you're tellinging me you don't have a snap on tap&die set 😏😏😏 do you really use this how is it after 2 years???
Works good no issues
@@KoonTrucking Thanks
@@KoonTrucking Question what KNIPEX pliers would you recommend please don't say all lol like top 10 please 😍😍😍
Wow..... less than half what you paid on amazon