Question: tap and die set sizes

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

Would add the comment I own one very good set of taps and dies which I use only for cutting new threads or chasing really important existing threads.

For all work cleaning threads of dirt and in particular rust I use the cheap taps and dies which I consider consumables once they start to dull.

For cleaning threads I have also found that the twisted wire brushes in various sizes are very useful, particularly with blind threaded holes. A low speed reversible variable speed drill works well running back and forth through.

Cheers Phil