IRWIN Tap Socket Set, Adjustable, 2-Piece (3095001)

I recently purchased the IRWIN Adjustable Tap Socket Set and it has been a game-changer for my DIY projects. The set comes with two pieces, and both of them are very easy to adjust to fit different tap sizes. The design is simple, but the performance is top-notch! I love how versatile the sockets are – whether I’m working with small or larger taps, I can easily adjust them without any hassle. The build quality is impressive too, made with durable materials that ensure long-lasting use. They grip well and hold taps securely, which has saved me time and effort when working on various tasks, like threading and cutting metal.

I've been using these about a month now. I'm thoroughly pleased with the quality. Wanted a "floating" tap holder for power tapping on the lathe, and didn't want to spend a full day in the shop (well, I get half a day at a time max in my shop) making my own solution. I was searching Amazon for a manual tap driver that I could modify (remove cross bar and mill 3 flats on the shaft to securely hold in a drill chuck) when I came across these and realized they would work perfectly for my needs. I just use a 3/8" square drive impact driver adapter mounted in a keyless drill chuck in the tailstock. Works great. The non-rigid connection to that adapter allows the angle and position to adjust slightly which compensates for the slight sag that comes with a tailstock that is left loose so the tap pulls the tailstock toward the chuck. Tap follows the properly sized pilot hole. Probably wouldn't work well on very deep tapped holes (rigid setup for perfect eccentricity would be ideal), but I'm typically only tapping a max depth of 2x the tap diameter. I've used this approach dozens of times now and I love it. Wish I had found it sooner. Added benefit: I can also use them with a ratchet for bench work with larger taps, as designed. Funny to me that the designed purpose is just an added benefit for me. :)

Quality tool

Worth the money Seems like good quality

I adore the versatility of these sockets - adjusting between small and larger taps is a breeze! The durable build quality ensures long-lasting use, providing a secure grip that saves time and effort on threading and cutting metal tasks. Performance is truly top-notch!

I use these more than I thought I would

This is the perfect accessory for tapping holes easily. Although it is meant to be used with a ratchet and extension, I bought it to use with a cordless drill. I just used a 3/8 socket adapter chucked in the drill and this makes quick and easy work of tapping holes. Of course you have to be careful and set the clutch at a low setting, using a higher setting as needed. I've broken multiple taps using a standard tap handle, even the ratcheting type, but I've never broken one using a cordless drill. It's much easier to keep the torque in line with the axis of the tap. My issue has always been trying to keep the tap from slipping in the chuck. This solves my problem and worked great on the four holes I've already done.

Had to buy this multiple times due to the small one opens up, even when not being used, and the spring vanishes.