I recently did and inventory of my tools in preperation for black friday, and I'm ready for some Non-Harbor Freight taps and dies. I've bought most of my tools from sears, and most on black friday. I know these can be fighting words, but I like the Craftsman tools i've bought. I don't see myself becoming a professional mechanice any time soon, so Craftsman tools are perfect for what I do.

My Dad bought a Craftsman Tap and Die set back in the early 70s. It came with the great craftsman warranty that all their hand tools have. luckly for him he kept the receipt, and the warrenty info because some time in the 80s they changed their policy and stopped covering taps and dies. So every time he wants to ues the warrenty its like pulling teeth, and in the last few years hes been sending his taps and dies directly to sears because the stores will no longer deal with him. You have to love Dad stick'n to his guns Anyway, back to the Tap and Die question.

So my question is, What is a good middle of the road brand, made in America (Germany or Japan works also, some where that knows what quality control means) I looked at Craftsman because they are made in the USA, but would love to find a better deal, and I would love not to give Sears my business after the greef they have given my old man.

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