If you're going to buy the tap anyway, it might be worth considering a Re-Coil 1/4-20BSW thread repair insert kit.
Not hugely more coin than a quality tap - have a look on FleaBay.

Edit: See later post in this thread for correct kit

Last edited by Gadge; 05/05/17 07:32 PM. Reason: Correction

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