Pipe Threading Equipment Question

Boston Standard

I'm in need of threading equipment up to 2" and have been looking around. I've found a company named "Steel Dragon Tools" that makes interchangeable parts and "copycat" parts just like Ridgid. Does anyone have any experience with this company?

I found another, "northern tool" but every review is bad, so I don't want to buy something that doesn't last. Currently I'm looking at manual ratcheting equipment, and the front runners are Ridgid or Reed.

Thanks,
Joe Boston Standard

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Big Ed_4

Go Ridgid

Even with wenches . They just work. Check eBay or if you wait long enough some one will give a set to you. They are laying all over the place. Just check the dies oi them well. They are pricey to replace.

Dan C.

I have all rigid threading equipment. I have never tried anything else. I am happy for the most part but I really have a problem withe new equipment. Seems like the older stuff that was given to me or that I bought used works much better. I have a set of dies 1/2" to 2" that I bought brand new and 1 1/4" through 2" never works well with my 700. Other than that I have really no complaints as far as threading tools.

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Steel Dragon?

Sounds awfully Chinese to me! I too trust nothing but Rigid. If you oil well the dies will last quite a while. I tried a couple of those new Lenox aluminum wrenches. Junk as far as I'm concerned, will not consistently grab the pipe and hold, they keep slipping and bashing my knuckles, which makes me very unhappy. you may have heard me swearing at them, no matter where you are. .

Douglas Hicks

go to Ridgid.com

Do you thread in place? If so the 600 and 700 will work
The 300 will handle 2 " and larger if you get the adaptors
E-bay has good deals on new and used
Every time I get non-Ridgid, I get screwed. Want to buy a Rothenberger chain vise, holds up to 6 inch pipe, I will make you a good deal. My new Ridgid 460 vise will be here next week, to go with my new 975 groover.

I buy most of my tools from Coloninal Tools, 800.345.TOOL and they will send a catalog that is more fun to look at thane the Sears underwear ads.

EBEBRATT-Ed

Ridgid is the standard. Most of there stuff is very good. The 12R dies I don't like. The smaller ones work well-up to 1" is ok --1 1/4 is so-so and the 1 1/2" & 2" Plain SUCK. They tear threads-dies don't last no matter what kind of oil or how much oil you use. I use the old 65R on 1 1/4"-2" and they work great.

Just my opinion,
Ed

Unknown

Without trying to jinx myself...

I have had absolutely no trouble at all with my dies up to and including 2" and I've had the same ones for nearly ten years now. Now I need some wood to knock on! Fortunately my head is right here. LOL...