Learn more about drilling, tapping, clamping and many other tricks of the trade! We discuss frequently asked questions about our V-DrillGuides & V-TapGuides. www.biggatortools.com
These Big Gator Tools pencils can be seen across the room from their neon green color and they won’t roll off the table with the rectangular shape. A carpenter pencil is easier to grip than standard pencils! The larger surface area and a rectangular body prevents it from rolling away. These pencils are great for precision markings.
Easily write on: wood, concrete, plaster, paper, stucco, unfinished lumber, bricks, and moldings. Use a carpenter pencil to mark drill holes, measurements, marking lines and other construction needs
Carpenter pencils are sometimes used by artists and designers as well as crafters, carpentry, construction workers and hobbyist.
Carpenter pencils are typically manually sharpened with a knife, although special sharpeners can be used.
These pencils come unsharpened with black lead. The lead used is a strong lead that’s able to make thick markings on rough surfaces. Carpenter pencils are typically manually sharpened with a knife, although special sharpeners can be used.
Don’t forget to add a few for your work buddies, family or friends!
Good luck on all your projects!
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Big Gator Tools Gift Sets – V-DrillGuides & V-TapGuides
Gift Sets – Limited Edition – Big Gator Tools
Fun gifts for birthdays, stocking stuffers for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, gifts for him or gifts for her, tournament prizes, get well gift, just because, for a best friend, add a second one for yourself!
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Enjoy gifting the Big Gator Tools Gift Set – The set includes: 2 tools, 2 carpenter pencils, a mug, a can cooler, stickers + more! 10-piece assortment – A fun gift for men or women – birthday, anniversary, holiday, Christmas, get well, graduation, moving, or just because!
Big Gator Tools Gift Set – Well over $120.00 if bought individually!
This gift set comes with high-quality tools from Big Gator Tools. The V-DrillGuide & V-TapGuide allow drilling and tapping straight. The drill bit guide is like a portable drill press! While the tap guide starts every hole straight, it will help prevent tap breakage and increase the tap life. The “ENGINEERS Black Book” is the perfect handbook for any workshop: matt laminated, glare-free, grease-proof, full color, tear-proof, portable, and easy-to-read charts, graphs, and instructions. This gift set comes with two tools, one book, two unsharpened, bright green carpenter pencils, a can cooler to keep beverages cold, a mug, a bumper sticker, two Big Gator Tools stickers, a brochure, colorful ribbon tied on the mug and crinkle paper for the completed look. This set comes with easy instructions for assembly.
1/8″-3/8″ – 17 holes V-DrillGuideV-TapGuide: standard
Details:
USA-made hand tools: V-DrillGuide and V-TapGuide allows users to drill and tap straight every time! High-quality tools that come with a Lifetime Warranty from the manufacturer Big Gator Tools.
The Standard V-DrillGuide® – (1/8-3/8″) has 17 holes (1/64″ increments): 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 11/64, 3/16, 13/64, 7/32, 15/64, 1/4, 17/64, 9/32, 19/64, 5/16, 21/64, 11/32, 23/64, 3/8″. MSRP: $34.65
Standard V-TapGuide® – The tap guide holes are sized for ANSI Standard Ground Hand Taps. Standard V-TapGuide® has 32 Standard Ground Tap Sizes (9 holes): 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 guide does cover tap sizes 0-80 to 5/8 except #12 and 9/16. 0-80 to #6 have the same size shank so only one hole size is needed.) MSRP: $31.86
The “ENGINEERS Black Book” is the perfect handbook for any workshop: matt laminated, glare-free, grease-proof, full color, tear-proof, portable, and easy-to-read charts, graphs, and instructions. MSRP: $32.60
Can coolie to keep the can cold while working in the shop or a mug to warm up those hands!
Two bright, lime green, unsharpened carpenter pencils are easy to spot while working and having fun in the shop!
Big Gator Tools stickers can be placed on toolboxes, workbenches, computers, bumpers on vehicles, tractors, and much more!
Fun and functional gifts for birthdays, stocking stuffers for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, gifts for him or gifts for her, tournament prizes, get-well gifts, just because, or a best friend!
Included Components: Drill guide: V-DrillGuide 1/8″-3/8″, drill guide storage tube, tap guide: Standard V-TapGuide, tap guide storage tube, engineer black book, two carpenter pencils, one can coolie, one coffee mug, one bumper sticker, two stickers, one brochure, colorful ribbon, and some crinkle paper.
Drill Gift Set – 2 drill guide tools, 2 carpenter pencils, mug, can cooler, bumper sticker + more! 10-piece assortment pack. Comes in a nice gift box! $90 value for only $64.95! Limited time offer.
USA-made hand tools: V-DrillGuide allows users to drill straight every time! High-quality tools come with a Lifetime Warranty from Big Gator Tools.
STD2000DGNP – 3/8″-1/2″STD1000DGNP – 1/8″-3/8″Drill Gift Set – Drill straight, every time with these drill guides!
Option 3 – Tap Set:
Tap Gift Set – 2 tap guide tools, 2 carpenter pencils, mug, can cooler, stickers + more! 10 Piece Assortment – Fun gift for men or women – birthday anniversary holiday Christmas get well Big Gator tap – Limited time offer!
USA-made hand tools: V-TapGuide allows users to tap straight every time! High-quality tools come with a Lifetime Warranty from Big Gator Tools.
Two tap guides: STD500NP & MTG500NP
Standard V-TapGuide: The tap guide holes are sized for ANSI Standard Ground Hand Taps. Standard V-TapGuide® has 32 Standard Ground Tap Sizes (9 holes): 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, 5/8-8″. (The guide does cover tap sizes 0-80 to 5/8 except #12 and 9/16. 0-80 to #6 have the same size shank so only one hole size is needed.)
Metric V-TapGuide: 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, and 16 mm.
Can coolie to keep the can cold while working in the shop and a mug to warm up those hands!
Two bright, lime green, unsharpened carpenter pencils are easy to spot while working!
Big Gator Tools stickers can be placed on workbenches, computers, bumpers on vehicles, tractors, and much more!
LOUISBURG, KANSAS – Big Gator Tools continues to expand its drill guide line with the introduction of the new Standard V-DrillGuide® (33/64”-5/8”). This drilling accessory allows users to have the precision of a drill press for a fraction of the price without losing accuracy. The Standard V-DrillGuide® (33/64”-5/8”) is expected to debut at the 2021 National Hardware Show October 21-23 in Las Vegas, NV.
This drill bit guide is the 6th drill guide by Big Gator Tools and the 4th standard version. This marks the 10th tool designed and patented by Big Gator Tools. Manufacturer Part Number: STD3000DGNP.
“This new Standard drill guide has 8 hole sizes, and is the largest Standard version available going up to 5/8”,” said Bruce Rooney, Owner of Big Gator Tools and designer of the Standard V-DrillGuide® (33/64”-5/8”). “It’s like a portable drill press, very precise. Drill straight, every time.”
The portable Standard V-DrillGuide® (33/64”-5/8”) is easy to use: position the drill guide on the material, clamp, and drill. It can be used on various surfaces.
Use on round, corners or flat materials. Can be used on metal, wood, plastic & more!
The Standard V-DrillGuide® (33/64”-5/8”) has 8 holes that will not be worn out because of the rigorous heat-treatment process we use for the steel tool. These holes are smooth, unlike drilled or reamed holes. The hole sizes and hole alignment marks are permanently embedded onto the guide to allow quick and explanatory drilling sizes. The 8-hole sizes (1/64” increments): are 33/64”, 17/32”, 35/64”, 9/16”, 37/64”, 19/32”, 39/64”, 5/8”.
All of our various V-DrillGuides stand out in the industry and are considered innovative due to the 90° “V-groove” design that runs through the entire guide. The “V-groove” is found on the bottom of the guides that allow users to drill on round or cornered material. The bottom also features a flat base to allow users to work on flat surfaces.
All V-DrillGuides carry a lifetime warranty and are 100% USA-made. Time and money will be saved by drilling a hole once with perfectly aligned holes on wood, plastic, metal or other surfaces.
BESSEY makes clamping applications a cinch with these 4 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Pipe Clamp SuperGrips™. Lock it into place and let the clamp do the holding while you do the work. The cradle jaw aligns and holds the pipe firmly in place. Plus, the adjustable screw/lock nut (on the lower lever) adjusts the jaw angle (up to 7°) for clamping tapered parts.
It’s a grip plier and clamp all in one tool! Quick adjustment for a fast and easy set-up.
Available in 4″ (SG4) or 8″ (SG8) clamping capacity (4″ shown).
Features:
The cradle jaw aligns and holds the pipe firmly in place
Adjustable screw/lock nut (on the lower lever) adjusts jaw angle (up to 7°) for clamping tapered parts
Adjustable screw/lock nut (on the top handle) adjusts clamping force
Cold-drawn, profiled steel rail
Pair this clamp with our V-DrillGuide®! High-quality steel & heavy duty! 4″ clamping power
Order Includes:
One (1) BESSEY SuperGrips™ Clamp with profiled rail (SG) – 4″ clamping capacity
Four (4) Protective pads
Contact us if you have any questions regarding the GRZ10 – SG4 – 4″ clamping capacity – SuperGrips™ Clamp.
BESSEY makes clamping applications a cinch with these 4 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Pipe Clamp SuperGrips™. Lock it into place and let the clamp do the holding while you do the work. The cradle jaw aligns and holds the pipe firmly in place. Plus, the adjustable screw/lock nut (on the lower lever) adjusts the jaw angle (up to 7°) for clamping tapered parts.
It’s a grip plier and clamp all in one tool! Quick adjustment for a fast and easy set-up.
Features:
Cradle jaw aligns and holds pipe firmly in place
Adjustable screw/lock nut (on lower lever) adjusts jaw angle (up to 7°) for clamping tapered parts
Adjustable screw/lock nut (on top handle) adjusts clamping force
Cold-drawn, profiled steel rail
High-quality steel & heavy duty! Pair this clamp with our V-DrillGuide®!
8 inch clamping power!
Order Includes:
One (1) BESSEY SuperGrips™ Clamp with profiled rail (SG) – 8″ clamping capacity
Four (4) Protective pads
Contact us if you have any questions regarding the GRZ20 – SG8 – 8″ clamping capacity – SuperGrips™ Clamp.
Statement from the Press Secretary on President Donald J. Trump’s Fourth Annual Made in America Showcase | The White House | ECONOMY & JOBS | Issued on: October 5, 2020
Each year since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has welcomed hundreds of business owners and workers from every State to display their unique, American-made products at the annual Made in America Showcase.
The President extends his sincere appreciation to the companies that planned to attend this year’s event at the White House today. He is incredibly proud of their grit, ingenuity, and use of American labor to manufacture exceptional products on the homeland.
President Trump remains steadfastly committed to implementing policies that put American workers first and allow businesses across the United States to thrive.
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Big Gator Tools to Display Drill and Tap Guides at the White House
Big Gator Tools, a leading, innovative producer of hand tools, namely drill and tap guides and a family-owned and operated business, will represent the State of Kansas at the fourth annual Made in America Product Showcase, hosted by President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Monday, October 5, 2020.
One business from each of the 50 states have been invited to display their American-made products at the White House in Washington, D.C. Big Gator Tools plans to showcase their Drill and Tap Guides during the event and will be representing the State of Kansas.
The event highlights and celebrates American-Made products and encourages other companies to manufacture their products in the United States. Accompanying President Trump at this event will be the Vice President Mike Pence, members of the Administration and White House Staff.
We are incredibly honored to be chosen for this event at the White House as a representative of Kansas and can’t wait to present our tools!
About Big Gator Tools:
Big Gator Tools is a leading, innovative producer of hand tools, dating back to 2005. This family-owned and operated business manufactures drill bit guides and tap guides of multiple variations. For over 15 years, the designs and patents continue to grow as the newest high-tech manufacturing industry expands. Big Gator Tools has accepted awards from Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) 2018, 2016 & 2015 and also Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2019 & 2013 Innovation Awards. Big Gator Tools won in the tool accessories category for their V-DrillGuide® and V-TapGuide® for both awards. Based in Louisburg, Kansas USA, our company distributes its products worldwide and is determined to manufacture durable, USA-made tools for generations to come.
The V-DrillGuide® and V-TapGuide® come in two different packages, depending on where or who you are ordering from. You will receive either a Plastic Protective Hanger Tube or Clamshell style packaging. If you order from a store front, the drill bit guides or tap guides will normally come in a clamshell package as shown below in option “B”. This allows buyers to see pictures of the product being used and more text describing the tools.
If you order online, the distributor might have chosen a “plastic storagetube” form of packaging as seen in the picture above as option “A”. All guides can safely fit into their specific protective cases. This keeps the guides more protected from the elements and easy to find in your toolbox. The hanger feature allows you to hang on a peg board, hook, or any other hanging organization for your tools. Tool organization is important for the long-lasting, durability of your tools. If yours did not come with a tube, one can be bought for a few dollars: Plastic Storage Cases.
Whether you received one in a hanger tube option or a clamshell option, the tools will still be the same, high-quality tool you expect. All of our V-DrillGuides & V-TapGuides have a Lifetime Warranty and are 100% USA Made.
If you have any questions about packaging from Big Gator Tools; feel free to reach out to us in the comments below, email us at sales@bgtools.com, or call us at 1-888-Gator4u (428-6748).
The 20th annual PTEN Innovation Awards have been decided, and Big Gator Tools is among the winners. Tool and accessory winners were recognized for the most innovative products introduced last year to the automotive aftermarket. These are best-in-class products that are truly ahead of their time.
“This new Metric drill guide has 9 holes, and is the largest Metric version available,” said Bruce Rooney, Owner of Big Gator Tools and designer of the Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm). “This drill guide solves the biggest challenges portable drilling users face – drilling straight every time.”
A panel of judges consisting of technicians and shop owners weighed in on entries from top global manufacturers, and Big Gator Tools received an award for the Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm) in the Hand Tool category. This year, PTEN magazine received a total of 148 product nominations. Big Gator Tools was one of the top products in 31 categories to have been recognized.
About the Metric Drill Bit Guide: This drilling accessory allows users to have the precision of a drill press for the fraction of the price without losing accuracy. This drill bit guide is the 5th drill guide by Big Gator Tools and the 2nd metric version. This marks the 9th tool designed and patented by Big Gator Tools. Manufacturer Part Number: MDG2000NP.
The portable Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm) is easy to use: hold the drill guide on the material, clamp, and drill. It can be used on various surfaces. The Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm) has 9 holes that will not be worn out because of the rigorous heat-treatment process we use for the steel tool. These holes are smooth, unlike drilled or reamed holes. The hole sizes and hole alignment marks are permanently embedded onto the guide. The hole sizes are 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, and 14mm.
All of our various V-DrillGuides stand out in the industry and are considered innovative due to the 90° “V-groove” design that runs through the entire guide. The “V-groove” is found on the bottom of the guides that allow users to drill on round or cornered material. The bottom also features a flat base to allow users to work on flat surfaces. All V-DrillGuides carry a lifetime warranty and are 100% USA-made. Time and money will be saved by drilling a hole once with perfectly aligned holes on wood, plastic, metal, or other surfaces.
About Big Gator Tools: Since the company began in 2005, Big Gator Tools has led the industry in innovative, precise, and high-quality tools. We distribute and sell our patented drill and tap guides. We have recently become a distributor (2016) for some of our favorite products. Big Gator Tools has accepted awards from Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) 2018, 2016 & 2015 and also Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2013 Innovation Awards. Big Gator Tools won in the tool accessories category for their V-DrillGuide® and V-TapGuide® for both awards. Headquartered in Louisburg, KS USA, with offices in Drexel, MO.
For more information on the full line of Big Gator Tools’ products, contact sales@bgtools.com or visit www.biggatortools.com
About the PTEN Innovation Awards 2019: Every year, PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) requests tool and equipment manufacturers to submit their new and innovative products for consideration in the PTEN Innovation Awards. The PTEN Innovation Awards recognize those outstanding companies whose products respond to the automotive repair industry’s market challenges with creativity and innovation. If a company has new, innovative tools or equipment, launched between January 2018 and December 2018, it is eligible for the 2019 Innovation Awards program, sponsored by PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) and VehicleServicePros.com.
Customer requested! Pair this clamp with our V-DrillGuide®!
High quality & heavy duty!
BESSEY makes clamping applications a cinch with these 4 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Pipe Clamp SuperGrips™. Lock it into place and let the clamp do the holding while you do the work.
The cradle jaw aligns and holds the pipe firmly in place. Plus, the adjustable screw/lock nut (on the lower lever) adjusts the jaw angle (up to 7°) for clamping tapered parts.
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