i bought a usa made tap at true value, it couldnt tap 2 holes. paid $9 for it.

then i went to napa, i bought 2 of the same size taps to finish the project. i bought 2 because they were $4 a piece and it said made in china. that chinese tap tapped the remaining 5 holes without a problem.

if anyone is interested, i will sell that other brand new chinese tap for $9.

just a different point of view from my experience