Milwaukee 38 Piece Metric Tap & Die with Hex Lok 2 -1 Handle (4932498721)

Description

Genuine Milwaukee · Part no. 4932498721

Milwaukee's 4932498721 is a 38-piece metric tap and die set built around the Hex-LOK 2-in-1 handle, which takes 1in hex dies or the tap collet and swaps between them without tools. Taps and dies are high carbon chromium bearing steel with a black oxide coat and laser-etched sizes, for mild steel, brass and aluminium.

Good to know

• Can I use it to clean up a damaged thread? Yes, and that is where it saves most jobs: run the matching tap through a dirty or bruised hole, or the die down a rusty stud, to restore the thread. A stripped thread needs a thread repair insert instead.
• How do I cut a thread without snapping a tap? Drill the right tapping size first (8.5mm for M10, for example), start the tap square, use cutting oil, and turn back a fraction every turn or so to break the chip. Taps are hard and brittle, and a broken one is very hard to get out.
• Which metals and threads does it suit? The maker lists mild steel, brass and aluminium, so leave hardened bolts alone. It is metric, so older British classics with imperial UNF and UNC threads need a different set.

Which one?

For the tapping drills, the Milwaukee 25 Pcs ThunderWeb HSS Ground Metal Drill Bit Set (4932499767) has 5mm for M6 and 8.5mm for M10.

Key features

• 38-piece metric tap and die set
• Hex-LOK 2-in-1 handle
• Takes 1in hex dies and the tap collet
• Tool-free die and collet changes
• Bearing steel, black oxide coated
• Laser-etched sizes

Specification