The Most Useful Tool You've Never Heard Of!

Project Farm Sep 21, 2025 1.06 Million views
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I wish I had this tool 10 years ago! So much better than a Tap \u0026 Die set for many applications. Brands: Lang, Irwin Tap \u0026 Die, VEVOR, Gray Tools, CTA Tools, MAHOOMMAKH, YESHMA, AKM, and Orion. Thread chaser kits were compared for performance repairing damaged threads on Grade 5 and Grade 8 bolts. Additionally, the thread chasers were compared for performance and durability on rusty fasteners and bolts with JB Welded threads. Definitely, the most underrated tool ever made! I purchased all of the thread shaser kits to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel. ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Lang: https://amzn.to/45LHK5F Irwin Tap \u0026 Die: https://amzn.to/4g5gxyt VEVOR: https://amzn.to/46m8SZa Gray Tools: https://amzn.to/4p6F2za CTA Tools: https://amzn.to/3VtyIEm MAHOOMMAKH: https://amzn.to/3I4B1KY YESHMA: https://amzn.to/3VtyWLI AKM: https://amzn.to/4ncvNM2 Orion: https://amzn.to/4nbi4Fc Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3Ca0ZVN This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.

Products Reviewed (9)

40-piece Fractional and Metric Thread Restore Kit
Winner

Lang Tools

40-piece Fractional and Metric Thread Restore Kit

$95.00

#1 5.0

Best Overall - Finished first place in every graded area. Required only 28 inch-pounds peak torque for thread repair, was the first kit to allow hand installation of new nuts, made surgical repairs without damaging good threads. Made in USA with superior die geometry.

61 Piece Thread Restore Kit

VEVOR

61 Piece Thread Restore Kit

$66.00

#2 4.2

Average finish of second place. Required 47 inch-pounds for repair, achieved 12 inch-pounds resistance for new nut installation. Heat treated steel with HRC 55-62 hardness. Good for cleaning threads but not as effective as Lang for reshaping damaged threads. Made in China.

53-piece Rethreading Kit

Gray Tools

53-piece Rethreading Kit

$154.00

#3 3.8

Required 13 inch-pounds for repair, 10 inch-pounds for new nut installation (second best). Includes large dies up to 3/4 inch and 20mm. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in USA but experienced more visible wear than Lang Tools.

53-piece Rethreading Set

CTA Tools

53-piece Rethreading Set

$148.00

#4 3.5

Required only 11 inch-pounds for repair but 13 inch-pounds for new nut installation. Made in USA but lost the most weight (0.01g) during testing and experienced significant visible wear. Color-coded for easy identification.

61 Piece Thread Chaser Kit

AKM

61 Piece Thread Chaser Kit

$74.00

#5 3.3

Required 41 inch-pounds for repair, 21 inch-pounds for new nut installation. Heat treated steel with color coating. Threads showed bad flare and needed more repair. Made in China with visible wear and tear after testing.

48-piece Metric and SAE Kit

Orion

48-piece Metric and SAE Kit

$57.00

#6 3.2

Required 36 inch-pounds for repair, achieved 20 inch-pounds for new nut installation (initially best among thread chasers). Includes 22 taps, 24 dies, and 2 thread files. Made in China with visible wear after testing.

49-piece Thread Chaser Set

MAHOOMMAKH

49-piece Thread Chaser Set

$55.00

#7 3.0

Required 30 inch-pounds for repair, 39 inch-pounds for new nut installation (barely beat control). Black oxide/zinc coating for corrosion resistance. Threads still looked damaged after repair. Made in China.

42-piece Universal Thread Chaser Set

YESHMA

42-piece Universal Thread Chaser Set

$44.00

#8 2.8

Best Budget - Least expensive at $44. Required 63 inch-pounds for repair, 26 inch-pounds for new nut installation (36.5% better than control). Carbon steel construction. Threads still flared badly after repair. Made in China.

Machine Screw and Fractional Tap and Die Set

Irwin Hansen

Machine Screw and Fractional Tap and Die Set

$140.00

#9 2.5

Used as control. Too aggressive for thread repair - removed 0.104g of material (most of all tools). Created loose-fitting nuts with 1.12mm of side-to-side movement. Made in USA but not recommended for thread chasing applications.