Metric tap and die set

[redvan22]

I need a metric tap and die set that includes 9mm.

I exhausted Amazon's offerings. One that had several 9mm sizes that cost me $90(first warning sign) were mislabeled. The 9mm 1.25 tap was actually a 10mm and the 8mm was actually the 9mm. Sent it back.

Why is it so hard to find a set with 9mm?

AND does anyone know of a set that I can get my hands on? (3mm - 10,12,14mm but must have 9mm)

Mike.

 

[mmcmdl]

Hanson 26317 includes 9mm . I have a set that includes 2 9s .

 

[RandyWilson]

Just to add to your fun, my Mac master set came with a M9-1.25 while my MAtco set came with M9-1.0.

 

[machPete99]

The Erwin/Hanson 26313 set has 9mm:

"25-pc set in plastic case includes the following items: Metric Plug Tap and 1" Hexagon Dies in sizes: 3mm - 0.50, 4mm - 0.70, 5mm - 0.80, 6mm - 1.00, 7mm - 1.00, 8mm - 1.25, 9mm - 1.25, 10mm - 1.50, 12mm - 1.50, 12mm - 1.75 Pipe Thread Plug Tap and 1" Hexagon Dies in sizes: 1/8" - 28 BSP Threading Tools: Plain Die Stock - 1" Dies, Offset Adj. Tap Wrench - Taps No. 0 to 1/2"

24-pc Metric Tap & Hex Die Set - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS

They make a more comprehensive 26317 set as well, which I have, and is reasonable quality, and includes 9-1.25.

 

[mmcmdl]

I have a set listed for sale down below somewhere , it's been on there for awhile .

 

[T Bredehoft]

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, (yes I was born before WWII) but I just buy what I need. If I need a 9 by 1.25 that's what I'll buy. When I need something else, I'll buy it. McMaster Carr will deliver it tomorrow, and I certainly can wait a day.

 

[compact8]

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, (yes I was born before WWII) but I just buy what I need. If I need a 9 by 1.25 that's what I'll buy. When I need something else, I'll buy it. McMaster Carr will deliver it tomorrow, and I certainly can wait a day.

I was born after WWII. There have been constantly two voices in my brain with one saying I don't have enough tools and the other saying I have too many unused ones. The other day the first one got much louder driving me to expand each size of tap in my collection to three variants : chipless , downward chip evacuation ( if that's the right term ) and upward chip evacuation. I guess I need to see a doctor or something ......

 

[jcp]

I have the 26317 Irwin set and it includes 9mm in both pitches. They are 'useable"......not great but will get the job done.

 

[MrWhoopee]

9mm is not in the "preferred" metric series. Most basic sets these days contain M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12 and maybe a couple more larger or smaller, which are in the preferred pitches. I have an old Japanese made carbon steel set with a surprising number of the "non-preferred" sizes and pitches. Handy in emergencies.

The other day the first one got much louder driving me to expand each size of tap in my collection to three variants : chipless , downward chip evacuation ( if that's the right term ) and upward chip evacuation. I guess I need to see a doctor or something ......

chipless = forming tap
downward evacuation = spiral point or gun tap
upward evacuation = spiral flute tap
you forgot straight flute hand taps, but then we all would like to.

A doctor would have no clue what you are talking about and wonder why you were bothering him. That's why you come to us.

 

[C-Bag]

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, (yes I was born before WWII) but I just buy what I need. If I need a 9 by 1.25 that's what I'll buy. When I need something else, I'll buy it. McMaster Carr will deliver it tomorrow, and I certainly can wait a day.

Man I wish I could do that. My whole life has been triage where if I don’t fix it right then and I have to order a part or a tool, it will be replaced with another brush fire and I won’t get back to it for months, sometimes never.

I was lucky to get two quality sets in the 80’s, BluePoint standard and Craftsman Kromedge metric. My Craftsman set 52097 has 9x1.25 included. I finally broke my 3/8 Bluepoint and had to replace it with a local hardware Irwin and it cuts nowhere near as nice. New stuff doesn’t seem to have the quality of vintage stuff. I believe the vintage Hanson/Irwin was good stuff.