Die adapter works on round and hex shaped dies. Ratcheting T-handles wind dies with a 5° swing arc and have a reversing lever to eliminate hand-over-hand turning. Twist Lock guide system reduces the "walk back" of the die guide and keeps the dies centered while cutting. GEARWRENCH Ratcheting Tap & Die Sets. GEARWRENCH has taken the ratcheting wrench design and applied it to the tap & die.
The ratcheting handles and adapters allow for easy back and forth movement required while cutting threads on either taps or dies. The 5° ratcheting arc with reversing lever eliminates hand over hand turning. The GEARWRENCH ratcheting T wrench utilizes a 5° ratcheting arc to eliminate hand over hand turning allowing you to get the job done more quickly. GEARWRENCH offers both taper and plug taps in our ratcheting tap & die sets allowing the user to have the proper tools at the right time.