Milwaukee 49-22-5603 38PC Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle
Milwaukee 49-22-5603 38PC Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle
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Product Details
Product Details
Key Features
Overview
The Milwaukee 49-22-5603 38PC Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle is a complete metric threading set for cutting and repairing threads in common metal applications. This is a tap and die set designed for internal and external threading in metal. Model Number: 49-22-5603. It is a strong fit for mechanics, fabricators, maintenance crews, and serious DIY users who want a well-organized set with the sizes they actually reach for.
What makes this set matter is the layout and the handle system. Milwaukee built it around the Hex-LOK 2-in-1 handle, which accepts both 1-inch hex dies for external threading and the included tap collet for internal threading. In practical use, that means less swapping between separate tools and less fumbling when you move from chasing threads on a bolt to cutting threads in a through hole. The set includes 17 straight-flute plug taps, 17 hex threading dies, a metric thread pitch gauge, a sliding T-handle, a tap collet, and the Hex-LOK handle.
The tap and die pieces are precision machined and laser etched, which matters more than it sounds. Clean, readable markings save time when you are standing at a vise trying to match a damaged fastener or threaded rod to the right size. The black oxide coating adds corrosion resistance, which helps the pieces hold up better in a shop drawer, service truck, or job box where tooling sees humidity, oil, and general abuse.
Milwaukee also designed this set around control. The all-metal Hex-LOK handle is built for balance and tool-free die and collet changes, while the ergonomic grip is there to keep your hands from fighting the tool during longer threading work. That matters when you are starting threads straight and trying not to cross-thread a part that is expensive or hard to replace. This is hand-threading gear, not a power-tool-driven shortcut kit, and that is the right call for accuracy and feel.
Application-wise, the set covers common metal materials including brass, aluminum, and mild steel. The plug taps are designed for through-hole threading, while the hex dies can be used to create or repair external threads on bolts, metal dowels, and threaded rod. The 1/8-inch-28 BSP taper tap and matching die also add useful coverage for select pipe-related or specialty repair work where that thread form comes up.
Storage is another real selling point here. Milwaukee packages the set in a PACKOUT low-profile compact organizer with a removable storage tray. For users already running PACKOUT, that means this threading set stores like the rest of your system instead of becoming a loose metal case that gets buried on the truck. Even if you are not deep into PACKOUT, the organized tray makes it easier to keep taps, dies, and accessories from getting mixed up.
If you do regular thread repair, equipment maintenance, fabrication, or general mechanical work, this set makes a lot of sense. It gives you a broad range of metric sizes in one organized kit, adds a versatile handle system, and skips the throwaway feel you get from bargain-bin threading sets. If you only need one or two sizes a year, it may be more kit than you need. But if thread repair is part of your normal workload, this is the kind of set that saves time fast.
Fast Size Changes Without Extra Clutter
The handle system is the big advantage here. Instead of bouncing between separate die stocks and tap handles, you get a setup built to cover both thread cutting tasks with less downtime between operations.
- Hex-LOK 2-in-1 handle works with 1-inch hex dies and the included Milwaukee tap collet
- Tool-free die and collet changes help speed up transitions between internal and external threading
- All-metal construction is built for balance and control while starting and chasing threads
What's in the Box
- (1) 0.35-3.00 mm Metric Thread Pitch Gauge
- (1) M3-0.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M4-0.70 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M4-0.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M5-0.80 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M5-0.90 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M6-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M7-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M8-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M8-1.25 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M9-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M9-1.25 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M10-1.25 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M10-1.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M11-1.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M12-1.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) M12-1.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap
- (1) 1/8-inch-28 BSP Straight Flute Taper Tap
- (1) M3-0.50 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M4-0.70 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M4-0.75 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M5-0.80 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M5-0.90 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M6-1.00 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M7-1.00 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M8-1.00 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M8-1.25 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M9-1.25 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M10-1.25 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M10-1.50 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M11-1.50 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) M12-1.75 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die
- (1) Tap Collet
- (1) Sliding T-Handle
- (1) Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle
- (1) PACKOUT Low-Profile Compact Organizer
Hand taps are not recommended for use with power tools.
Key Specifications
| Piece Count | 38 |
|---|---|
| Material Finish | Black Oxide |
| Tap Style | Straight Flute Plug Taps |
| Die Style | 1-inch Hex Threading Dies |
| Tap Range | M3-0.50 mm to M12-1.75 mm, plus 1/8-inch-28 BSP taper tap |
| Die Range | M3-0.50 mm to M12-1.75 mm |
| Organizer Size | 16.5 in L x 9.75 in W x 2.5 in H |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Use cutting fluid and keep the tool straight on the first few turns, especially in mild steel. This set is made for hand threading, so skip the power tool and let the tap or die cut cleanly instead of forcing it.
Tool Nut's Take
Milwaukee 49-22-5603 38PC Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle Is a Real Shop Set, Not a Throw-In-the-Drawer Set
If you do thread repair often enough to care about speed, control, and organization, this set earns its keep.
- Who it's for: Mechanics, fabricators, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users working with metric fasteners, threaded rod, and metal repair.
- Why it stands out: The Hex-LOK handle covers both taps and dies, the size range is practical, and the PACKOUT organizer keeps the whole set ready to work instead of scattered.
- Worth knowing: This is a hand-threading set. Use cutting fluid, take your time starting straight, and do not treat the taps like power-tool accessories.
Common Questions
- What materials is this set designed to thread? It is designed for common metal materials including brass, aluminum, and mild steel.
- Can the dies be used outside the included handle? Yes. The 1-inch hex dies are compatible with the Hex-LOK 2-in-1 handle and standard 1-inch hex die stocks.
- What type of tap is included? The set uses straight flute plug taps designed for through-hole threading.
- Is this meant to be used with power tools? No. Milwaukee states that hand taps are not recommended for use with power tools.
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