Gift Sets – Limited Edition

Big Gator Tools Gift Sets – V-DrillGuides & V-TapGuides

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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Three different Gift Set Options:

Option 1 – Big Gator Tools Gift Set:

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.

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. 

AMAZON LINK: Big Gator Tools Gift Set- 2 tools, Engineer book, 2 carpenter pencils, mug, can cooler, stickers + more-10 piece assortment – Fun gift for men/women – birthday anniversary holiday Christmas get well – – Amazon.com


Box Option for Each Gift Set:

  • No Box
  • Green Box – FREE
  • Red Bow Box – $2.00

Option 2 – Drill Gift Set:

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.
  • Two drill guides: 1/8″ – 3/8″ (17 drill holes) item #: STD1000DGNP & 3/8″ – 1/2″ (9 drill holes) item #: STD2000DGNP
  • 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 and having fun in the shop!
  • Big Gator Tools stickers can be placed on workbenches, computers, bumpers on vehicles, tractors, and much more!

AMAZON LINK: Drill Gift Set- 2 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 drill + tap – – Amazon.com

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!

AMAZON LINK: Amazon.com: Tap Gift Set- 2 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 drill + tap

Tap Guide Gift Set

To Recap there are 3 different Gift Set Options:

Each of those gift sets comes with a box option listed below:

Box Option for Each Gift Set:

  • No Box
  • Green Box – FREE
  • Red Bow Box – $2.00

We offer all of our tools to individually buy. Check those out here: Tools

Happy Shopping!

Let us know if you have any questions! Email: sales@bgtools.com

Phone: 1-816-619-3936


Packaging: Protective Hanger Tube VS Clamshell Packaging

Hanger Tube VS Clamshell Packaging

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.

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If you order online, the distributor might have chosen a “plastic storage tube” 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.

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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. 

We hope you are enjoying your tap guides and drill bit guides by Big Gator Tools. Good luck with all of your projects!

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).

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What is a tap guide?

 

What is a tap guide? A tap guide helps you start threaded holes straight. A tap guide accurately guides hand-tapped threads on the inside of a hole to accept a machine screw or bolt. If you start every hole straight, it will help prevent tap breakage and increase the tap life. The tap guide (also known as a tap block or tap jig) can also be used to restore an internal thread that has been damaged or to cut a new, larger thread in the case of severe damage or stripping.

The tap guides by Big Gator Tools, called V-TapGuides®, come in 2 sizes: Standard or Metric. The guides have a Lifetime Warranty and are 100% made in the USA.

All the patented V-TapGuides feature a 90° “V-groove” design that runs through the entire guide. This “V-groove” is found on the bottom of the tap guide and ensures perpendicular alignment on round and cornered material. This is how the term “V-TapGuide” came into play because of the innovative “V-groove” design. Because of this design, the V-TapGuides won 2 Innovation awards: 2015 Professional Tool Innovation Award and 2013 Professional Tool & Equipment Innovation Award.

How to use a tap guide: place the tap guide on a work surface, with the “V-groove” side resting on the surface. Insert the tap through the guide into the pre-drilled hole and turn it clockwise. The tap will then be aligned perpendicularly using the guide as the base; this will ensure a straight and accurately tapped hole. Every few turns, back the tap out counterclockwise to clear the chips. Make sure to use a good-quality tapping fluid as a lubricant while tapping. It’s beneficial to hand tap because the tap resistance can be felt and that feeling helps prevent tap breakage. Tap straight – every time! Tip: Make sure your pre-drilled hole matches the tap size that you need. Use a tap & drill chart.

The guides are made from hardened alloyed steel throughout the entire guide. The holes are smooth, unlike drilled or reamed holes. Time and money will be saved by tapping a hole once with perfectly aligned holes. The hole sizes are permanently embedded into the guide to allow quick and explanatory tapping. Use on wood, plastic, or metal surfaces. Scrap and re-work are almost eliminated completely when using the Standard V-TapGuide®. The tap guide works great on round parts, angled edges, and flat surfaces.

Specs – Standard V-TapGuide® Part #: STD500NP

The tap guide holes are sized for ANSI Standard Ground Hand Taps. The Standard V-TapGuide® has 9 holes: 5/8”, ½”, 7/16”, 3/8”, 5/16, ¼”, #10, #8, #6.

These 9 holes can accommodate 32 different 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 guide does cover tap sizes 0-80 to 5/8 except #12 and 9/16. 0-80 to the #6 sizes have the same size shank so only one hole size is needed.)

Shop: Standard V-TapGuide – Part #: STD500NP 

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Specs – Metric V-TapGuide® Part #: MTG500NP

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 16mm.

Shop: Metric V-TapGuide – Part #: MTG500NP

These tap guides are 100% American-made and will last for generations to come; we back that idea by offering a Lifetime Warranty. For more information or to shop our store, use the links below:

Info: www.biggatortools.com

Shop: Standard V-TapGuide®

Shop: Other Sizes

Enjoy your tap guide!

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Difference between drill guide and tap guide. “Can a tap guide be used as a drill guide?”

What is the difference between a drill guide and a tap guide you might ask? Well, a short, quick answer would be that a drill guide is sized for drill bits, while a tap guide is sized for tap diameters.

Both guides help with drilling/tapping into a hole straight. Taps tend to break easily when started at an angle and drill bits tend to wander off. Let’s go through each one:

Drill Guide:

Our drill guide is a handy tool that’s portable to fit into awkward angles and allows you to drill straight. Drilling straight at times can be challenging or “eyeballing” it just might not work in your project.

The drill guides by Big Gator Tools, called V-DrillGuides come in various sizes. All of them have a Lifetime Warranty and are made from hardened steel throughout the entire guide.

The holes are smooth, unlike drilled or reamed holes. The strength of the steel will not falter with multiple uses and will not dull your drill bits. Use the drill guide on corners and round or flat parts. Time and money will be saved by drilling a hole only once with perfectly aligned holes on wood, plastic, or metal surfaces. All of the drill guides feature a 90° “V-groove” design that runs through the entire guide. This “V-groove” is found on the bottom of the drill guide and ensures perpendicular alignment on round and cornered material. The hole sizes and hole alignment marks are permanently embedded onto the guide to allow quick and explanatory drilling sizes. A drill guide is easy to use: line up your drill guide where you would like your hole, clamp, and drill.

If you have more questions about our V-DrillGuides check out our FAQ page: https://www.biggatortools.com/faqs.

Tap Guide:

A tap guide answers the call to accurately guide hand-tapped threads on the inside of a hole to accept a machine screw or bolt. If you start every hole straight, it will help prevent tap breakage and increase the tap’s life. The tap guide can also be used to restore an internal thread that has been damaged or to cut a new, larger thread in the case of severe damage or stripping.

The tap guides by Big Gator Tools, called V-TapGuides, come in Standard or Metric sizing. There are also STI V-TapGuides (Screw Thread Insert Tap Guides) which are different. More information can be found about the STI V-TapGuides here: https://www.biggatortools.com/v-tapguide-faqs. The V-TapGuide also has the 90° “V-groove” design that runs through the entire guide. This “V-groove” is found on the bottom of the tap guide and ensures perpendicular alignment on round and cornered material.

Similar to the drill guide, the entire tap guide is heat-treated for strength and durability. All tap guides by Big Gator Tools carry a Lifetime Warranty.

The hole sizes are permanently embedded into the guide to allow quick and explanatory tapping. The holes are smooth, unlike drilled or reamed holes. Scrap and re-work are almost eliminated completely when using the Standard V-TapGuide®. The tap guide works great on round parts, angled edges, and flat surfaces.

The standard size tap guide design is easy to use: place the tap guide on a work surface, with the “V-groove” side resting on the surface. Insert the tap through the guide into the pre-drilled hole and turn it clockwise. The tap will then be aligned perpendicularly using the guide as the base; this will ensure a straight and accurately tapped hole. Every few turns, back the tap out counterclockwise to clear the chips. It’s beneficial to hand tap because the tap resistance can be felt and that feeling helps prevent tap breakage. Don’t forget to use a good-quality tapping fluid also when tapping.

You can “Shop” our drill and tap guides at: www.biggatortools.com.

Please let us know if you have any other questions about the difference between a drill guide and a tap guide by Big Gator Tools.