And unlike standard taps that remove material, ARP’s thread-chasing taps are designed specifically to clean the threads.

Engineered Tool Corp. produces the carbide inserts for the thread chasers from a grade of carbide designed for the application, and makes inserts for a variety of thread pitches and thread forms.

Chase ’Em Back Tools has created a hinged reverse thread chaser. The heavy-duty pro 60 line has a Rockwell hardness of 60 and is designed for repairing spindles, studs and other threaded products.

Changing your vehicle's oil yourself is a great way to save money, but a stripped oil drain plug can be a tricky problem. Here's how to remove it.

But if you are careful, the thread damage is minor. Clean up the stud threads with a well-lubricated “thread-chaser” tool. Install a new nut after the repair. In the example shown here, simply cutting ...