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Menards has 14-Piece IRWIN Self-Aligning Tap and Die Set (1897565) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Menards also has 12-Piece IRWIN Tap and Die Set (24612) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Note: See this page for mail-in-rebate details. Availability may vary by location.
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About this item (14-piece):
Menards also has 12-Piece IRWIN Tap and Die Set (24612) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Note: See this page for mail-in-rebate details. Availability may vary by location.
Thanks to community member vid1900 for finding this deal.
About this item (14-piece):
- Made of high-carbon steel for hand threading applications in a variety of materials
- Self-aligning chamfer for straight starts every time
- Die lock eliminates set-screws with simple twist-to-insert and remove die
- Versatile base can be driven with die stock, 3/8" ratchet, or T-handle (included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Our research indicates that including the rebate credit this 12-piece set is $58.61 lower (74.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Menards has 14-Piece IRWIN Self-Aligning Tap and Die Set (1897565) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Menards also has 12-Piece IRWIN Tap and Die Set (24612) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Note: See this page for mail-in-rebate details. Availability may vary by location.
Thanks to community member vid1900 for finding this deal.
About this item (14-piece):
Menards also has 12-Piece IRWIN Tap and Die Set (24612) + $2.47 Menards Mail-in Rebate Credit on sale for $22.46. Select free ship-to-store or purchase this item in store to avoid any online processing fees for pickup or delivery charges.
Note: See this page for mail-in-rebate details. Availability may vary by location.
Thanks to community member vid1900 for finding this deal.
About this item (14-piece):
- Made of high-carbon steel for hand threading applications in a variety of materials
- Self-aligning chamfer for straight starts every time
- Die lock eliminates set-screws with simple twist-to-insert and remove die
- Versatile base can be driven with die stock, 3/8" ratchet, or T-handle (included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Our research indicates that including the rebate credit this 12-piece set is $58.61 lower (74.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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If you have never tapped anything, the self-centering of the 14pc might be better.
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Use gobs of lube (even vegetable oil), turn, the moment you feel resistance - reverse to break the chip, then turn again, reverse on resistance, and repeat.
Once in a while, you might have to spin it apart and clear out all the chips
Take your time, it's super easy and you'll get the hang of it in 5 minutes.
Store the taps lubed so they don't rust. Mineral oil or motor oil is fine.
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This Irwin tap and die set is mainly valued as a compact, made in USA threading kit for common repair jobs, especially cleaning up damaged threads and keeping a few essential SAE sizes on hand. The set gets credit for solid performance, with the 14 piece kit praised for durability, a good case, and practical use in home shops or occasional emergencies. The main drawbacks are the carbon steel construction, the flimsy tap handles, and the limited size coverage. Menards shipping and processing fees can also erase much of the bargain if you are not near a store.
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It is framed as an upgrade from lower-end Harbor Freight tooling to the Irwin set, especially for occasional repair work. The set is also described as having better geometry and tempering than cheaper carbon-steel alternatives.
These Irwin taps and dies are described as high carbon steel, not HSS. That means they are aimed at occasional repair work rather than heavy production use, and they may dull faster than industrial HSS taps.
Use plenty of cutting oil, turn until you feel resistance, then reverse to break the chip and repeat. Back the tap out occasionally to clear chips, and keep the taps lightly oiled afterward to prevent rust.
Menards rebates are store credits that can be used only at Menards locations, but they never expire. They can also be saved for later or given to friends and relatives near a Menards.
The current 14-piece set is described as Made in USA, with common household SAE sizes. A rumored next version is said to be made in China, so this run may be the last USA-made version available.
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The best carbon steel is harder than cheap high speed steel. So even if HF came out with a HHS tap set, it would still be worse than the Irwin set.
Even if HF invested in a good carbon steel, it still would not have the exacting geometry and tempering of the Irwin set.
I personally bought the $20 SAE set, just to refresh the most heavily worn pieces in my fractional master set.
I also got the $40 Metric set, because I only have a bunch of random MM taps and dies; and I've certainly had to enlarge and thread with SAE in a midnight pinch.
I looked at the 1stars on the Pittsburgh taps and they are rounded off like some of theirs. I admit they might be crap but it's good to have something and normally used just to thread repair or go up a size in soft junk metal
Wear gloves and use it outside, if you find some.
The best carbon steel is harder than cheap high speed steel. So even if HF came out with a HHS tap set, it would still be worse than the Irwin set.
Even if HF invested in a good carbon steel, it still would not have the exacting geometry and tempering of the Irwin set.
For what it's worth I have successfully tapped several pieces of mild steel (e.g. 2x2 tubing) with the HF taps, still looks to be in good condition. But I baby them and use copius amounts of cutting oil :p.
But I'm a huuuge suckered for great deals on buy once, cry one purchases too :p. Trying to be reasonable but it caaaaalls to me
For what it's worth I have successfully tapped several pieces of mild steel (e.g. 2x2 tubing) with the HF taps, still looks to be in good condition. But I baby them and use copius amounts of cutting oil :p.
But I'm a huuuge suckered for great deals on buy once, cry one purchases too :p. Trying to be reasonable but it caaaaalls to me
You would be upgrading from the last place tooling, to the first place tooling (referring to the Project Farm shootout).
So yes, I would say it's the most worthwhile upgrade you could make (without spending 9000 dollars on a set from Emuge or something).
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https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-14...1003021028
It's $87 at Toolup right now:
https://toolup.com/products/irwin...nd-die-set
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So $20 after rebate seems like a super slick deal
Just like if your next door neighbor is a mechanic who dies and his widow gives you his loaded Snap-On toolbox. Absolutely the best way to get your tools.
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Really nice case with detachable lid for tool drawer use.
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