ok, i just read the threads on buying a tap and die set, and of course i'm
always looking for new toys to play with. what is a good resource to start
with that explains tap and dies and how to use them?

thanks in advance

cus

Here is some technical info on taps :

http://www.newmantools.com/taps/taptech.htm

A nice begginers guide to taps and how they work.

Best Regards
Tom.