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The Starrett 174 tap wrench with 1/4" square shank turns small tools such as taps, reamers, and drills. It has a tap size capacity of Nos. 0 to 14 for industry-standard sizing. It grips round or square shanks for flexibility of use, and it measures 3-5/8" long.
The L.S. Starrett Company manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology and testing equipment, and saw blade products. The company, founded in 1880, is headquartered in Athol, MA.
That Guy
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
Don't cheap out. You only get one chance to tap it right. This tool cost for a reason. Cheap copies will only leave you frustrated and you will end up buying this anyway. If the hole is important, buy high quality taps and tools. Ask me how I know.
Rita E.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
Finally a tap holder that fits tiny tap sizes like #8 and #10. Used it with 10-32 and it worked good. Only downside is $54 is way too much for it.
wideglide_07
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
Very well made just as expected. Replacing a 30 plus year old handle that has seen better days and the new one is as well made as the original.
Chris R
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
Starrett quality item and easy to use
Chris F.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
I purchased this tap holder after seeing it mentioned by Adam from Mythbusters. I was about to embark on tapping an 8-32 hole at a 90 degree angle in a very expensive piece of hardware. And anyone who has tapped a hole that small can appreciate what bulkier tap holders are like to use on something delicate.Once you have it in your hand, you can tell it is well built. And being small and lightweight made it very easy to feel the tap position and any resistance. I guess you get what you pay for. But paying $54 for a tap holder was about my max level of consumer pain.
Lupo69
Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2023
Selbst das einfachste Werkzeug von Starret ist einfach bis in's Detail perfekt und es macht Freude, es einfach nur in die Hand zu nehmen -- von der Begeisterung beim Anwenden ganz zu schweigen!
John Morton
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2022
Very well made tool highly recommend
Tomas
Reviewed in Sweden on February 17, 2022
Works great for taps up to 4-5 mm.
R Gee
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
Debated if I should spend $30 for this tap wrench after I wasted $13 on a T style tap wrench from a big box store. The T style was made by a different company and felt rough to use and would not hold the tap without wobbles. This Starrett wrench is beautifully finished, holds the tap tightly and has a little hole in the tightening screw if you want to give the tap that extra bit of tightening. Like others have said this wrench is small so be sure it fits the taps you want to use it for. I use it for a M5 tap perfect fit. Good that Starrett still makes a quality product. Take good care of it should last a lifetime.
Robert Sturtcman
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
Fantastic for small size taps Handles that come with larger sets do not allow you to "feel" what you're doing. Handles for larger taps and dies can wobble or lean due to their weight a snap these small taps and respective drill bits. These Starrett wrench handles are well made and comfortably fit your hand. Very nice, well worth the money!
JeanDo
Reviewed in France on May 17, 2020
Ce tourne à gauche est tout petit, à peine plus de 100 mm de long. Mais on peut monter dessus des tarauds M6 et de plus petits bien sur. La finition est vraiment exceptionnelle, on a l'impression de tenir en main une pièce de service de table de luxe plutôt qu'un outil. La prise en main est très bonne, les tarauds sont bien maintenus et leur montage très facile. On touche là le seul petit point en retrait : la tige n'actionne pas un coulisseau mobile comme sur les modèles plus gros, elle se termine par une tête plate, qui porte directement sur l'arrête verticale du taraud. Du coup, la tête de tige supporte sans doute moins bien l'effort en retour. Aussi, bien que montrant ci-dessus une photo avec un taraud M6, je me limiterai plutôt au M5. L'autre vue montre un M4, il va bien dessus, le guidage est bon. Je trouve qu'avec du M3 la main est trop proche de la pièce à tarauder : j'utiliserai plutôt un porte-taraud en T pour ce petit diamètre et en-dessous.
antonio
Reviewed in Italy on March 21, 2020
Gira maschi da 10 e lode con una semplicissima forza blocca il maschio per filettare in maniera egregia .... Peccato per il costo un pò caretto ma posso secondo la mia personale esperienza affermare che li vale tutti , soldi spesi bene , per professionisti che hanno l’esigenza di fere un ottimo lavoro ...
Thomas H.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
This is just a lovely tool. As many Starrett products, it is beautiful and feels good in your hand.It is a very small wrench, only about 3.5 inches long. This gives you a real fingertip feel for small taps like 4-40s. Because of the small size, the clamp is not a traditional slider with a triangular notch. Instead, it is just a hardened plunger rod that turns as you tighten it. I have not found this to be a problem; my taps stayed tight and the plunger shows absolutely no wear at all.The capacity of the wrench is up to 1/4. If you want to drive larger taps, you'll need the leverage of a longer wrench anyway.
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