60-Pc Master Tap and Die Set - Include SAE Inch Size #4 to 1/2” and Metric Size M3 to M12, Coarse and Fine Threads | Essential Threading Rethreading Tool Kit with Complete Accessories and Storage Case

This is the best hobbyist grade set I've found on Amazon. It compares directly to very similar sets costing twice as much and delivers performance of much more expensive sets for non-pro use. Yes, "non-pro" is difficult to define. But if you only need the occasional thread chased or hole tapped, this set is all you need. (On the other hand, if you need to do actual, regular machining tasks and you're looking to save some money -- you REALLY need to save up and buy pro tools. You won't get there wasting your money a bit at a time on hobby-grade.) The machining on the taps and dies is clean and crisp. I inspected each piece and didn't find any crunchy bits worth noting. The handles are just ok -- I've broken tap handles of this type before. The T-handle is an exception as it is quite solidly constructed. The handles are easily addressed by buying higher quality stand-alone handles for this set. I noted several negative reviews based on the case and, yes, it is basic quality. But the seller is apparently listening because they have more/less exactly followed one reviewer's recommendation to add a piece of layered foam to hold the taps in place when the lid is closed. It works well and, although the taps all lay loose in their 'slots' (it's really a tray as there is no retention at all), none move when the lid is closed. (FWIW: I recommend hot gluing the provided foam insert to the lid so its not floating around when open.) I do wish the slots gripped the bits as they are subject to jumping out if the case is tilted/knocked while the lid is open. But look, these are minor nits on what is otherwise a surprisingly well machined set -- and a great value at this price.If you're not a pro, my advice is buy this set, replace the handles when ready and replace any heavily used taps or dies with high quality when you wear one out. In this way you minimize investment on a set full of pieces you're unlikely to ever use and you can focus additional money on quality exactly where you need it. Recommended. (Just be careful not to drop that case!)

Amazing amount of taps and dies with surprising high quality for very low cost. I don’t know how in the heel they can do it? Pay the employees in rice only?

The media could not be loaded. Let me be up front and honest here. This set isn’t Snap-On quality. It’s definitely Harbor Freight quality.Then again, you wouldn’t expect it to be Sanp-On for the price. Thing is, I did think it would be a little better than HF. You’ll really notice the cheapness from the time you open the box to the time you assemble a tool.That said, it will absolutely get the job done. I wouldn’t trust it with high strength nuts and bolts but it’ll chase threads and repair damaged nuts and bolts just fine. It lacks a few nice features like divots on the die that allow for easier starting but none of it is a make or break feature. The handles are very cheap and their adjustability isn’t smooth — but they’re adequate.It is however, a very complete set and this is a tool that I only need maybe once a year — but also a tool that is essential when you do need it. I’m not doing professional work and I’m not trying miracle repairs where the quality of the tool comes into question. So, for what it is, it’s a great tool and a great value.

Have used once thus far, its worked great. I had a m5 screw hole that came from the factory not threaded and I used this kit to put threads in said hole on a 1/4" thick steel flange on a CNC machine. I had a threaded hole in less than 5 minutes. I matched the threads of the screw for that hole with the proper M5 tap ( there were 2 different thread types for M5). I inserted into the handle and away we went.

Great quality

Nice set looks good and does a good job cutting threats. For using it from time to time it works just fine for me and I have not no issues with breaking or anything like that.

Dies work well - I was able to create threads of the proper size fairly quickly. I used the one-hand trick where I knew that pushing it with two hands would likely be too much force on the die, so I only went as far as one hand could do. This worked and I was able to re-thread some bolts.The sizes are all accurate. None of it feels cheap.The tap on the other hand, immediately stripped, even when using minimal force. I thought it was maybe a fluke so I tried another and the same thing immediately happened. The taps no longer have "teeth" or threads on the end.I know they make two kits for a reason - this one is not the most durable and there is a titanium kit that would likely have held up better, but the price doesn't seem to justify it. I wish there was an inexpensive but durable kit out there, but it looks like if you need to do any serious tapping you need to pay up.