GearWrench 3887 SAE, Metric Ratcheting Tap and Die Set

I used this 5 times...

As I’ve stated in some of my other reviews, I don’t really like to write or read reviews of products that haven’t been used yet. However, in this case, these are not a tool that I would ever use frequently, and had no immediate use for when I bought this set. This was purchased more as an “in case I need it” item. I have needed something in the past for occasionally chasing threads, and maybe occasionally actually threading something. I’ve seen some of the really cheap stuff. I didn’t want to waste my money on total junk. Some research on Amazon, and I came across this set. It got good reviews. I’ve used some other tools made by Gearwrench, and found the quality to be good. I would put their stuff on par with Craftsman brand tools. Upon initial inspection, the steel looks good. Again, I have not actually used these yet. I would hesitate to use these in any kind of commercial setting, but I’m thinking they will be plenty good for occasional home use. If and when I use these, and there are any negatives, I will update my review accordingly. Overall, these appear to be in the very good value range.

I got this for less than 100 USD in Singapore, for what I got, I can't complain. Die cutter can't bite into stainless steel properly. Mild steel and other metals aren't problem. Ratchet handle isn't very good, it's not stable in XY axis, you will have problem threading a screw with the die... unless the rod you have for making the screw you have is properly tapered at the top and fastened. Achieving 90 degree angle consistently is hard. I couldn't cut a chamfered 10mm rod, because when I press hard on handle to make it bite, ratcheting center will wobble. Coming to the taps, cheaper tap I got from China (a local, less known brand) cuts better into mild steel vs this one. I didn't attempt with harder metals. It's acceptable quality for softer metals. Thread gauges for measuring pitch, they are fine so far, tested normal and very fine threads, the match is good. I wish the ratcheting handle was better, not sure if I need to separately buy a die handle now. You can probably use a vertical press drill, attach your rod there and put the die in the drill vise, cut the initial 2-3 threads before moving onto ratchet. Not good for my taste.

El artículo llegó puntual. El estuche se nota resistente y alberga a los troqueles sin que estos se suelten. La orientación donde se almacenan los machuelos puede cambiar de posición y esto hace más fácil su selección. Se nota un buen acabado en el producto.

Quality product

Muito bom