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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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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.
Community Reviews
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.
The set can perform well for occasional or emergency threading needs in a home tool archive.
The tapping technique guidance emphasizes using plenty of lube, reversing to break chips, and clearing chips occasionally.
The set includes a detachable-lid case that supports tool-drawer storage and organization.
Project Farm endurance testing ranked the Irwin set first when threading hardened spring steel.
Shipping and processing fees can make the deal unattractive for shoppers who are not near Menards.
The tap handles can feel low quality because the tightening style uses a single screw.
The set may dull quickly because it is described as high carbon steel rather than HSS.
The 14-piece kit may cover only a few common SAE sizes, which can leave gaps for metric repairs.
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