So would I, but it's been a long wait so far!

However, I have at last just got my R8 16mm Face Mill Arbour and 40mm Face Mills form ARC. Only been waiting since July for them to come back into stock..

You just have to be patient, and make sure you have signed up for Email notification and then act fast.

John

I also use the ARC ones, good quality and good price. I don't have the sets I get individual ones as jobs dictate. It looks like the individual ones are in stock both spiral flute and spiral tip. They also carry them in HSS-Co5.

It probably doesn't help but I got a set 3 – 12mm with tapping drills from Greenwood tools at a show a few years back – they don't now list them but might be worth an enquiry. My go-to taps especially for power tapping.

We were left a set of Lidl Parkside brand drills and taps in a legacy, and they are quite good. They are all hss and the drills are split point. I have used them sucessfully on mild steel, cast iron and aluminium. If you see a set there, have a close look at it.

APT is a very good firm, they also supply some carbide inserts singly for those who don't want to buy a box of ten.

Edited By old mart on 02/02/2021 16:46:16

I prefer to buy single taps over sets. Some of the sets ive seen have been complete cr*p.

If you check ebay regularly you can get a bargain. I find Osborn HSS are very good value for money. Usually between £4-12 per tap.