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Small Size Tap Socket
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Bestwork 6-Pieces Adjustable Tap Socket Set
CapinAL
2025-09-03 15:03:14
I got this to chase motor mounts in my SUV that I couldn't get good purchase on with the usual setup. This gave me much more stability and I was able to use what is in the kit to get the threads cleaned up. The case works fine and it comes with a few options that should cover all the bases. Happy with this kit.
Luke S
2025-07-29 19:26:01
Having used T-handle tap wrenches in the past, I was curious to try these socket handles branded by Bestwork for general tapping applications. As most of the tapping I do is by hand, I found them relatively easy to load and it's great having the 3 sizes for accommodating tap drives from 3mm- 19mm. The knurled rings could have been scored a little deeper as they can be difficult to tighten with gloves or oily fingers. They come neatly packed in their own case and include the drive adapters that can be used with a drill or lathe chuck or simply by hand with a 1/4" wrench. For manual tapping, I do find the adapters a bit too long but I have some low profile square drive socket adapters that work much better for control. For machine use, these are not quite as centered as I would like but I have other machine taps that I'll use with my lathe. I typically won't use these with a drill for tapping new threads in steel as the risk of breaking my taps is too high, but they do work well for cleaning out damaged threads or to speed up the backing out process. Overall, at $34.99, this is a good addition to your toolbox. 4 stars.
The Grumpy Texan
2025-06-30 19:22:54
Comes in a nice blow-molded case with a proper "lock" on it. I hate getting tools that are just bare with nothing to store them in. These are basically three sizes of drill chucks that fit square items (primarily taps of course) that use square-drives instead of being threaded onto something. It comes with 1/4" hex driver bits for each but can also be used with the corresponding ratchet as well.I don't know that I'd use this for precision tapping; that's usually done on a mill with a spring-loaded center bit poked into the back of the tap, BUT these are great for re-threading/cleaning using taps instead.It's nice having three sizes too, that way you're not struggling to fit a large bit into something too small or vice versa.If you rebuild engines/transmissions or really any car/vehicle stuff - these are a handy addition to your toolbox!
Cody W Colvin
2025-02-17 19:03:48
I do a fair amount of tapping in my metal lathe and milling machine. I also have occasion to chase threads or to tap holes freehand sometimes. This set of tap sockets seemed like a great way to add versatility to my tooling. The set comes in a molded plastic case which is decent quality. The sockets are plated steel and have a nice appearance. The knurling is quite shallow on each of the sockets, making it difficult to tighten or loosen them with oily hands. Since tapping almost always involves some type of cutting oil, this is a significant drawback in my opinion. So far I've only used the largest of the 3 sockets for tapping some deep 1/2-13 threads on my lathe. I started the tap into each hole with my tailstock chuck, and then transitioned to the tapping chuck to finish the threads. I found the tap chuck to have very noticeable runout and slop, which is actually not a big deal for my use. I would not rely upon these chucks to start a tap that must be exactly straight, however. After I finished driving my spiral point tap deep into the hole, I attached my cordless drill to the tap chuck. This gave me good feel and control as I extracted the tap, and made it a quick job too. Overall I think these are decent quality tools that offer some good utility. If they had deeper knurling, less runout, and a bit less slop I'd give them 4 or 5 stars. As-is they are just average quality with good functionality, so probably around 3.5 stars is what I'd give them.
Nate D.
2025-01-20 10:38:26
T-handles provide a lot of leverage and help with applying even torque and alignment. However, I usually use taps to clean out existing threads or to tap into softer materials. This set of adjustable tap sockets have worked great for those tasks. The knurled outer ring makes it easy to tighten and loosen the chuck. Once the tap is secured, I can rotate it by hand to make sure it is not cross-threaded on the first threads, then connect it to a drill. At that point it takes seconds to clean out corroded threads.The included case keeps the different size tap chucks and drill adapters organized and it is small enough to fit in the same drawer as my taps. The case is also well labeled, so I know what is inside without needing to open it.
OBSSD
2024-12-29 10:12:40
The typical t-handle for taps work for many situations, but sometimes you need to be able to use a ratchet or driver, which is where these come in. They look hugely oversized when dialed down all the way…and it's still a bit bulky for even the largest tap that will fit. There's some overlap between the largest opening of a smaller socket and the smallest opening of the next size up, so you upsize if you need more torque (the 3/8" socket was just barely able to clamp down on my 1/4" tap that has a 0.2" shaft). One area they fall short is in the socket receiver end - the balls on all of them don't engage the notch so there's no positive retention.
MussSyke
2024-11-22 10:13:47
This is a nice set of tools I didn't previously know I needed. I didn't know they existed, but it makes a lot of sense. They're really just chucks, very similar to a normal small drill, but with a triangular closure. Works when you need to get a different angle on things.
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