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V-GrooveAll V-TapGuides have a "v-groove" on the bottom of the guide. This groove allows work on corners or round surfaces. The entire groove is made of steel. |
Flat BaseThe Flat Base can be found of the bottom of all the V-TapGuides. This precision ground base can be used on flat surfaces. |
All SteelThis American-made tool is 100% steel. The guides are all heat-treated for durability. |
Embedded NumbersHole sizes are embedded into the steel. Durable and tough, no wear for these numbers. The American-steel will withstand shop use and help with accuracy. |
Hand tap accurately every time using the V-TapGuide
Currently there are (4) different V-TapGuides available: (1) Standard Size, (1) Metric Size, (2) Screw Thread Insert Type Taps - Course Thread and Fine Thread. Individual or in a Tap Set
The Tap Guide is easy to use: place tap guide on the work surface, with the "v-groove" side resting on the surface. Insert the tap through the guide into the pre-drilled hole & turn it clockwise. The tap will then be aligning perpendicularly using the guide as the base; this will ensure a straight & accurately tapped hole. Every few turns, back the tap out counter-clockwise to clear the chips.
Its beneficial to hand tap because the tap resistance can be felt which can help prevent tap breakage
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Use on CornersWith the "V-Groove" bottom, the V-TapGuide can rest on corner-like pieces. Tap and confidently know the threaded hole will be perpendicular. |
Use on Round PiecesThe "V-Groove" bottom allows the tap guide to set on round stock. Starting every hole straight, will help prevent tap breakage. |
Use on Flat MaterialsThe "Precision Ground Base" on the bottom of the V-TapGuide, this allows for the tap guide to be used on flat surfaces. Straight holes every time! |
Tap Guide = V-TapGuide
What is a V-TapGuide?
A V-TapGuide is a tap guide that answers the call to accurately guide hand tapped threads on the inside of a hole to accept a machine screw or bolt. This portable, handheld, tap guide allows you to tap straight holes all of the times. For some projects, tapping straight is paramount. These guides eliminate guessing when perfection is required. Award-winning "v-groove" design by PTEN Innovation and Pro Tools Innovation Awards in 2013 & 2015. The "v-groove" allows tapping on corners and round stock. The precision ground base allows drilling on flat materials. 100% USA-made steel thats heat-treated for durability. Tap Straight - Every Time!
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Standard V-TapGuide | Metric V-TapGuide | STI-UNC V-TapGuide | STI-UNF V-TapGuide | Big Gator Tap Set | The Ultimate Big Gator Set | |
Customer Reviews |
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Price | $27.95$27.95 | $27.95$27.95 | $27.95$27.95 | $27.95$27.95 | $99.80$99.80 | $279.50$279.50 |
USA made | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How many tap holes? | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 117 |
Sizing | Standard Sizing | Metric Sizing | Screw Thread Insert - Coarse Thread | Screw Thread Insert - Fine Thread | Standard, Metric, Coarse & Fine Thread (Screw Thread Insert Type Tap Guides) | Drill Guides & Tap Guides in Standard & Metric Sizing |
Tap sizes | 32 Standard Ground Tap Sizes: 0-80, 1/64, 1-72, 2-56, 2-64, 3-48, 3-56, 4-36, 4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 5-44, 6-32, 6-36, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, 8-40, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-18, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, 3/8-24, 7/16-14, 7/16-20, 1/2-13, 1/2-20, 5/8-11,5/8-18" | The tap guide holes are sized for ANSI Standard Ground Thread Metric Taps. The Metric V-TapGuide (9 holes) handles tap sizes: 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16mm. | STI-UNC V-TapGuide handles 10 Unified Coarse Thread sizes (9 holes): 9/16-12, 1/2-13, 7/16-14, 3/8-16, 5/6-18, 1/4-20, 12/24, 10-24, 8-32, 6-32". | STI-UNF V-TapGuide handles 9 Unified Fine Thread sizes (9 holes): 5/8-18, 9/16-18, 1/2-20, 7/16-20, 3/8-24, 5/6-24, 1/4-28, 10-32, 8-36". | Various Sizes from 4 tools - see listing for exact sizes | Various Sizes from 10 tools - see listing for exact sizes |
Use on wood | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Use on plastic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Use on metal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Brand/Manufacturer | Big Gator Tools | Big Gator Tools | Big Gator Tools | Big Gator Tools | Big Gator Tools | Big Gator Tools |
Engraved Numbers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
when you need a tool, you need it! These steel tools will last for generations to come. The tap guides are a handy tool thats portable to fit into awkward angles and allows you to tap straight almost anywhere! For some projects, tapping straight is paramount. Various sizes available!