General Tools177-2 Thread Repair File,Black

Dont waste your money. Unless your are going to file bolts made of wax, I would steer clear of this product. Produces exactly zero metal shaving when attempting to clean up minor damage to threads.

Like the thread file, with so many things being metric now a days it’s a lot easier to carry a thread file instead of a set of dies to clean the threads of a metric bolt and this file does a nice job on the threads

First time I used a tool like this. The threads were damaged on the rod which comes out of my transmission and connects to the gear shift linkage. It was simple to find the correct thread pattern on the tool. A few minutes work enabled me to fix the threads so the nut was able to easily screw onto the rod.

Perfect tool for fixing bummed screw threads. For external threads only. Its General tools and still made in USA. Probably last of the General tools made in the USA, except maybe now everything will come back to the USA in this new America. No handle but knew that going in. Not a big need for one.

Very useful for clearing and resetting damaged threads for bolt(s). Works for a variety of bolt pitches. Worked great for me to reset (chase) threads for a 5/8" bolt with 11 tpi threads.

Applied this file to an aluminum thread that had marks from a pipe wrench. Now locknut slides on without any issues.

I bought this to replace one I owned for years, and a friend lost; so I knew what I was getting. It's a great tool, and has saved the day many times. I'm a professional mechanic, by the way.

Works

All good, would seller again.

Very happy

It looks very good but have yet to use it.

Just arrived, I’m pleased with the quality. Feels solid and sharp. Precision seems great on the threads. Can’t see any perfections.I’ll keep this in the original package on my pegboard to keep it sharp when not in use.

It works as intended, got me out of trouble a few times, althought this does not fix the crest of the threads, it does clear out the root, nut runs fine after repair. Tried it on stainless and it worked.

Have not used it yet but I have a standard inch version that works very well. This metric version does not look as good as the inch version and it is very hard to read the thread pitch numbers.

Great product, works wonderfully, but made in China and not the USA as prominently shown in the second photo.

When you need it, you really need it. It's also handy for sizing threads.

Every one who works on cars needs one of these. Was able to clean up some mangled threads on a ball joint. More than paid for itself with one use. Simple to use, cost effective and it just works.

It did the job .

Quality

Works good, few teeth missing.

Good file!!! Wish it came with guard covers.

Excellent !