IRWIN 9738 Threading
- Threading
- Plastic
- Brushed
- 0.2 ounces
- Better rated than 90%
A very light, plastic Irwin threading accessory best understood as a small checking or reference tool rather than a cutting tool, backed by a 4.8 rating across 164 reviews.
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How it ranks among the 71 threadings we track
4.8★ across 164 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
164 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 71 threadings we track - how the scorecard works · full threadings data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Irwin 9738 is listed under Threadings with a plastic body, brushed finish, and an item weight of just 0.16 ounces in a one size format. That combination of light plastic construction and minimal weight points to a small measuring or checking tool rather than a metal cutting die.
Full metal thread taps and dies typically weigh far more than 0.16 ounces, so the plastic material and near zero weight here suggest this is more likely a thread gauge or pitch checker. No seller description is attached to confirm the exact function.
- Plastic material with brushed finish
- 0.16 ounce item weight
- One size listing
- 164 reviews at 4.8 stars
Who it's for
May suit buyers who already know Irwin's 9738 is a small threading reference tool and want a compact, lightweight option. Not suitable for anyone expecting a metal tap, die, or cutting tool, given the plastic material listed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Very lightweight at 0.16 ounces
- 4.8 star rating across 164 reviews
- Plastic construction rules out use as a cutting tap or die
- No purchases recorded in the past month
- No description to confirm exact function
Performance notes
Plastic construction and a brushed finish keep the tool light and easy to carry, though plastic will not hold up to the cutting forces a metal tap or die endures.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 9738 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Item Weight | 0.2 ounces |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in threadings.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWIN 9738 ThreadingThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 164 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Drill DWTPT3/4 ThreadingDrill | 4.7 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 82812 ThreadingGEARWRENCH | 4.6 / 5 | 2,363 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Orion TAD-SM80-N0 ThreadingOrion | 4.4 / 5 | 2,108 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Klein 62524 ThreadingKLEIN | 4.7 / 5 | 1,102 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Irwin 9738
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Irwin 9738 a metal cutting tool?
No, its plastic construction and 0.16 ounce weight point to a lightweight reference or checking tool rather than a metal tap or die.
What finish does it have?
A brushed finish.
What size does it come in?
One size, per the listing.