O.T. Tools Tap and Die set Help Please

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

Out of what you listed, I would get the drill bit set that you linked from Amazon. Not sure about the taps. I would probably get a full set, but if you won't use them for anything other than R/C, just get a a small set of the common metric and SAE sizes (SAE if you fool with Losi or AE) and you should be set. I agree with you though, dies are much good in 99% of the situations. As far as I can recall, I've only used a die once. A good drill bit set and a small tap set should be plenty. I actually have the Harbor Freight set you linked and its actually rather decent, except for the handle. I broke the handle before I broke the tap...

The handle breaking was a design not a flaw. It saves the tap. LOL

I figure I will get metric only now... and when the time comes I will by a SAE set.


It looks like the set I am thinking about comes with course and fine taps. But not a 3rd middle one.

From the feedback so far makes it sound like I will be OK with my current leanings, Although there is difference in opinions of going hogwild or just buying what I need today.

Thanks all,
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