Taps & Dies vs. Thread Chasers: What's the Difference?

When threads get damaged on bolts or in bolt holes, there are two options: taps & dies, or thread chasers. What are they, and what's the difference between the two? Why do I have sets of each? Taps, dies, and thread chasers are all tools that are designed to create or repair threads either in…

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