{"product_id":"tap-and-die-set","title":"Vortek Tap and Die Set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:56px 24px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #292929;border-bottom:1px solid #292929}.vp .label{display:block;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2,.vp h3{text-align:center}.vp h2{font-size:44px;line-height:1.05;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h3{font-size:32px}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto 0}.vp .card,.vp .review{padding:22px;border:1px solid #2c2c2c;border-radius:17px;background:#151515}.vp table{width:100%;max-width:850px;margin:auto;border-collapse:collapse}.vp th,.vp td{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #292929;text-align:left}.vp th{width:38%;background:#151515}.vp td{background:#0d0d0d;color:#c5c5c5}.vp .stars{color:#ff6500!important;letter-spacing:2px}.vp .reviewer-loc{margin-top:10px;font-size:13px;color:#888!important}.vp .reviewer-loc strong{color:#fff!important}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:33px}.vp h3{font-size:27px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eRepair Or Create Selected Metal Threads\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatch Diameter And Pitch Exactly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Slowly With Suitable Lubrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Tap And Die Set is designed for selected automotive and workshop thread repair or fabrication tasks. Tool size, thread pitch, material hardness and alignment must all be correct before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore controlled thread repair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for automotive DIY and fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInternal Thread Cutting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaps help restore or create selected threaded holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExternal Thread Cutting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDies help repair or form selected bolt and rod threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Organisation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps supported sizes together for repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTap and die thread-cutting set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected automotive and workshop metal threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs marked in the supplied set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch diameter, pitch and thread direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual cutting with suitable lubricant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs shown in product images\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bought this to chase the threads on a stripped engine mount bolt hole. Matched the pitch correctly, used some cutting oil and it came out clean. The set is well organised and the sizes are clearly marked. Only minor thing is the wrench handle could be a bit longer for better leverage, but it gets the job done.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanie Visser\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kimberley, Northern Cape • Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Used the die side to clean up a threaded rod that had been sitting in the garage for years. Took a bit of patience to get started square but once it bit it tracked perfectly. Good quality for the price and the case keeps everything tidy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFatima Moosa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lenasia, Gauteng • Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Exactly what I needed for a fabrication job on a custom bracket. Cut new threads into mild steel without any drama — just went slowly, backed off every half turn and kept it lubricated. The taps are sharp and the fit in the holder is solid. Really impressed for the price point.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLungelo Ntanzi\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal • Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the wrong pitch damage the part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Confirm the original diameter and pitch before cutting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the tool be forced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Back off regularly to clear chips and stop if resistance increases sharply.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it repair every stripped thread?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Severely damaged or oversized threads may need inserts or replacement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used dry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eUse suitable cutting lubricant where required by the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the tap enter at an angle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Keep it square to reduce cross-threading and breakage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan broken taps be difficult to remove?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Use controlled force and never continue with a damaged tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eRepair Selected Threads More Accurately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut slowly and keep the tool aligned.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Tap And Die Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread repair and fabrication for automotive workshop use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46153815294138,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6475.png?v=1784997008","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/tap-and-die-set","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}