General ratcheting tap holder

Sad to hear General Tools bit the dust. As others said, I have a bunch of their older tools that are of fine quality.
 
I've got a Gear Wrench tap and die set with a ratcheting tap handle. I really like it. Used it yesterday, as a matter of fact.

I hate to hear General is out-sourcing now. I've got some older General tools that were very well made.
 
That's a shame! Quality control must have been asleep at the wheel.
I use mine a fair bit, on fiddly tapping jobs I find it pretty handy to have the ratchet.
 
Dave, have a look at the Starrett 91 series of tap handles. Also look on ebay for Walton brand guided tap drivers (looks like a regular tap handle with a tail out the end of it to fit in a spindle) for use with your mill or drill press. These are tools that you can rely on.
 
Dave, have a look at the Starrett 91 series of tap handles. Also look on ebay for Walton brand guided tap drivers (looks like a regular tap handle with a tail out the end of it to fit in a spindle) for use with your mill or drill press. These are tools that you can rely on.
Funny you mention that Mike, I'm looking at a 91A and B set.
Is this the Walton tool?
 
Yep, that's it. Not made anymore, I don't think.
 
I'll let you know :)
 
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