This is not a big deal, but...

I just noticed a "Gearwrench" tap and die set that apparently includes a
ratcheting handle for cutting threads on a bolt. Looked good, would be
better than releasing and re-gripping the handle, but maybe not if you
are supposed to reverse direction in order to break off the chips?

Is there a general consensus for the usual situation, about reversing
direction to break off the chips when cutting threads on a bolt?

Thanks.




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I guess there are higher class ways to cut threads on a bolt than a
typical tap and die set, but indulge me.