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

These are hefty and well made. They don't feel cheap at all. I used it to hold a tap in place for a ratchet and it held the tap nice and tight.

I needed to use a 12-24 tap in a space where a wide tap wrench wouldn't fit. Most tap socket sets don't include any for the .165" square on that tap. Having just 2 sockets which accommodate a wide range of taps, both inch and metric, is a big convenience.The sockets also work well and are reasonably priced. The only downside is they're slightly larger in diameter than those in fixed-size sets.

five stars

The adjustable design allows for a snug fit on various tap sizes, making it incredibly versatile.

The adjustable feature allows for precise control, and the build quality is top-notch. Whether I’m working on small or large projects, these sockets handle it all effortlessly. Great tool for anyone needing accuracy in their work.

The larger of the two does work with a 1/8 NPT tap. That is the larges this set will support. I only used it to hold the tap to cut threads in a piece of cast aluminum so not the toughest material but for my use it worked great. I used a 3" extension and a Proto 3/8 sliding T-Handle to act as my tap handle. Worked great. I've see those sliding handles before but could never figure out why you would want one. Now I know.

High quality as usual for Irwin. Worth every penny

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.