Thread Repair Tool, File, Chase, Restore, Repair, and Clean Internal and External Thread: Male, Female, Inch, Metric and Pipe Thread (RT1) (3/8 Dia. Head x 2 Length x 1/8 Arbor) by Rotary Thread

Although I was shocked by how small it is - it saved a damaged 3/4 threaded rod I had already welded to a bracket. I used a Dremel and magnification and was able within a few minutes to get the nut to travel the full length of the rod. ONE LIMITATION is this works best where you can get the tool perpendicular to the threads being repaired. Even using a Dremel extension I had to work at a slight angle 6 from the end of the rod which wasnt a problem due to the large threads I was fixing but it could be an issue on finer threads.

I have to say, I was skeptical but this tool really got me out of a bind! I was rebuilding a rearend on a car and somewhere along the line the threads by the hubs were damaged. I could not get the nut to start and it was clear to see the malformed threads. After going over the threads a few times with this bit in a Dremel, the nut went right on. Saved me a ton of rework and a trip to the machine shop - or having to purchase a massive die. The price is a no-brainer, I highly recommend.

Not easy to use...maybe for bigger thread would work ..but the wheel axle thread it didnt

It fix any bad thread. Highly recommended. Easy to use.

Great tool to fix and reform threards that may be damaged, rusty or very gunked up.

I bought this to clean up the threads on a part where the threads were distorted by welding. This tool cleaned them up nicely in a matter of minutes. I also used it to clean up the rusty threads on our main drain clean-out fitting which was pretty messed up after nearly fifty years. Fifteen minutes later the threads on the drain and cap were cleaned up and the cap securely screwed on. I would suggest when working on heavily damaged threads that you stop occasionally to flush the rust or metal particles out of the threads. And no matter what, flush them out when you are done.

I bought it to use in my shop in place of a thread file. Its smaller than I expected but thats a good thing. Has been useful and effective.

Cuts fast use with care. Quick

While I didnt use this exact thread repair item (I found one at the local auto parts store before this one got here) I filed both internal and external threads. The one I got at the auto parts store is the same as the one I ordered from Amazon. (kept both of them) These were 22mm left hand wheel studs and nuts, didnt know this was possible. Worked like a charm!

If you have to repair threads, this is the tool you need, my only suggestion is order the larger one, also do not add pressure to the tool lay it in the damaged threads lightly run along threads,