Big Gator Drill Set & Single Drill Guide Tools

The Complete set of the V-DrillGuides by Big Gator Tools

The drill guides are like having a drill press for precision alignment. All the guides have a “v-groove” on the bottom to allow you to work on corners or round surfaces. Each guide is heat-treated for durability, allowing a tight tolerance. The guides work great on corners and round and flat surfaces. 100% American-made quality steel and a Lifetime Warranty on every guide!

Easy to use: hold the drill guide on the material, clamp, and drill! Easy!

Big Gator Drill Set Order includes:

  • 6 guides  
  • 6 corresponding hanger tubes

Set includes: one Standard V-DrillGuide® – (33/64-5/8″), one Standard V-DrillGuide® – (3/8-1/2″), one Metric V-DrillGuide®  (10 – 14mm), one Standard V-DrillGuide® – (1/8-3/8″), one MINI V-DrillGuide, one Metric V-DrillGuide® 3-9.5mm. More detailed information on each tool below.

Detailed information about each guide is below:

(6) Drill Guides:

Standard V-DrillGuide® – STD3000DGNP

The drill guide is sized for drill bit sizes: 33/64″ to 5/8″.  8 drill sizes – 1/64″ increments. 8 drill sizes include 33/64″, 17/32″, 35/64″, 9/16″, 37/64″, 19/32″, 39/64″, 5/8″. Purchase individual tool here: STD3000DGNP


Standard V-DrillGuide® – STD2000DGNP

The drill guide is sized for drill bit sizes: 3/8 to 1/2″.  9 drill sizes – 1/64″ increments. 9 drill sizes include: 3/8, 25/64, 13/32, 27/64, 7/16, 29/64, 15/32, 31/64, 1/2″. Purchase individual tool here: STD2000DGNP


Metric V-DrillGuide® – MDG2000NP

The drill guide is sized for drill bit sizes: 10 – 14mm. 9 drill sizes – 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14mm. Awards: 2019 PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) & 2018 PTIA (Pro Tool Innovation Award). Purchase individual tool here: MDG2000NP


Standard V-DrillGuide® – STD1000DGNP

The drill guide is sized for drill bit sizes: 1/8 to 3/8″. 17 drill sizes – 1/64″ increments. 17 drill sizes include: 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″. Awards: 2015 PTIA (Pro Tool Innovation Award) & 2013 PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News). Purchase individual tool here: STD1000DGNP


MINI V-DrillGuide® – SDGMINI

The drill guide has 21 holes. Drill sizes include #10, 21, 25, 29, 30, 1/8″, 33, 7/64″, 36, 37, 38, 40, 3/32″, 43, 45, 47, 5/64, 50, 1/16″, 53, 3/64″. Award: 2016 PTIA (Pro Tool Innovation Award). Purchase individual tool here: SDGMINI


Metric V-DrillGuide® – MDG1000NP

Metric drill guide is sized for 17 drill bit sizes: 3, 3.3, 3.5, 4, 4.2, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 6.8, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5mm. Purchase individual tool here: MDG1000NP


Big Gator Drill SetPurchase set here: BGTDRILLSET

Limited EditionDrill Gift Set – Purchase set here: BGT-GIFTSET2


Comes with protective cases with a hanger feature for each tool!

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  • Big Gator Drill Set & Single Drill Guide Tools

  • Bright Neon Green Carpenter Pencils! Easy to spot in your shop!

  • Gift Sets – Limited Edition

  • NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Standard V-DrillGuide 33/64″-5/8″

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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!

High-quality tools!

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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


NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Standard V-DrillGuide 33/64″-5/8″

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.

Product Listing: Click Here

Other sizes include:

Standard V-DrillGuide® (3/8” – 1/2”)            Item #: STD2000DGNP

Standard V-DrillGuide® (1/8” – 3/8”)            Item #: STD1000DGNP

MINI V-DrillGuide®                                            Item #: SDGMINI

Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm)                    Item #: MDG2000NP

Metric V-DrillGuide® (3-9.5mm)                     Item #: MDG1000NP

Big Gator Tools to Participate in Made in America Product Showcase at the White House

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. 



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New Product Alert: BESSEY SuperGrips™ Clamp

Adjustable Grip Pliers - Part #: SG24-PC

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.

Pair the BESSEY SuperGrips™ Clamp with our V-DrillGuide®!
Our V-DrillGuides come in various sizes.

Contact us if you have questions as to which drill bit guide size you need or questions on the new BESSEY clamp!  

Info: www.biggatortools.com

Shop: BESSEY SuperGrips™ Clamp – SG24-PC

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Enjoy your projects!

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Big Gator Tools Wins a 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Award

Judging for the 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Awards was completed this week and Big Gator Tools received an award for the Metric V-DrillGuide (10-14mm). A panel of judges made up of tool and media professionals from across the United States and Canada weighed in on entries from top global manufacturers.

Here’s what the judges had to say about Big Gator Tools – Metric V-DrillGuide (10-14mm): Big Gator Tools takes their Pro Tool Innovation Award-winning design to another level with an expansion into metric sizes. The guide plus a clamp or two set up perfect holes without a drill press, even on corners and round workpieces. They back their build quality with a lifetime warranty and it’s a Made in the USA product. At $30, it’s a lot cheaper than a drill press and a heck of a lot more portable.

Hundreds of power tools, hand tools, fasteners, and accessories were judged, and winners were decided based on industry innovation. Winners demonstrated achievement in any combination of the following: innovative features, advanced power delivery, groundbreaking ergonomics, technological advancements, and value. The Pro Tool Innovation Awards recognize best-in-class products that are truly ahead of their time.

This year, over 60 different tool manufacturers submitted nearly 300 tool entries in dozens of categories for a shot to win a 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Award.

“Manufacturers are consistently improving their tools. Each year, however, some exceed the norms and develop products which truly deserve recognition. Business owners, builders, contractors, and tradespeople really need to understand which products can help them work smarter and more efficiently,” said Clint DeBoer, Executive Director of the Pro Tool Innovation Awards. “Often, they can also save a lot of money in either material costs or time-savings. That innovation goes straight into their pocketbook.”

For further information about this tool – Metric V-DrillGuide (10-14mm)

Part #: MDG2000NP

Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

About the Pro Tool Innovation Awards

The Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) are an annual awards program judged by a panel of professional tradesmen and trade media representatives in the electrical, plumbing, MRO, and concrete fields as well as general contractors and builders. The Pro Tool Innovation Awards seek to discover and recognize the most innovative tools in the residential and commercial construction industry across a wide variety of categories. The Awards are promoted by over sixteen print and online media sponsors, including its founding member, Pro Tool Reviews. Visit protoolinnovationawards.com for more about the Pro Tool Innovation Awards.

Contact us if you have questions as to which drill bit guide size you need!

 Info: www.biggatortools.com

Shop: Metric V-DrillGuide® (10 – 14mm)

Shop: Big Gator Drill Set

Enjoy your drill guide!

-Big Gator Tools

“Precision Tools for Professional Results”

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Metric V-DrillGuide® (10-14mm)

Big Gator Tools has now launched a larger metric drill guide that goes up to 14mm! This drill guide has a Lifetime Warranty and is made from hardened alloyed steel throughout the entire guide.

This drill bit guide, called the Metric V-DrillGuide® (10 – 14mm) is the 5th drill guide by Big Gator Tools and the 2nd metric version. This marks the 9th tool designed & patented by Big Gator Tools. Manufacture Part Number: MDG2000NP

Our V-DrillGuide® 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. Let’s be precise!

The Metric V-DrillGuide® (10 – 14mm) has 9 smooth holes: 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14mm.

Use the drill bit guide on corners, round or flat parts. Time and money will be saved by drilling a hole only once with perfectly aligned holes on wood, plastic, metal or other 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. AKA: it works fantastic on corners and round edges! The hole sizes and hole alignment marks are permanently embedded onto the guide to allow quick and explanatory drilling sizes.

Easy to use: hold the drill guide on the material with the “V-groove” side resting on the drillable surface, clamp and drill. Drill Straight – Every Time!  

Quality tools for quality people is a value we uphold. This drill guide is 100% American made and will last for generations to come; we back that idea by offering a Lifetime Warranty.

Not into Metric? We have the Standard V-DrillGuide® – (3/8″ – 1/2″) & other sizes available. Other sizes —-> Click HERE

Standard V-DrillGuide® – (3/8″ – 1/2″)

Contact us if you have questions as to which size you need!

 Info: www.biggatortools.com

Shop: Metric V-DrillGuide® (10 – 14mm)

Shop: Big Gator Drill Set

Enjoy your drill guide!

-Big Gator Tools

“Precision Tools for Professional Results”

 

Standard V-DrillGuide 1/8″ – 3/8″

Award-winning drill guide!

Hello! Interested in our Standard V-DrillGuide 1/8″ – 3/8″? Well, let’s start by defining what a drill guide is…

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 the drill guides have a Lifetime Warranty and are made from hardened alloyed 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.

Easy to use: hold the drill guide on the material with the “V-groove” side resting on the drillable surface, clamp and drill.

Drill straight every time using a drill guide!

Let’s dive into the specifics of Standard V-DrillGuide® – 1/8”-3/8”

The patented Standard V-DrillGuide® was the first drill guide Big Gator Tools introduced into the market after the tap guides. Big Gator Tools noticed a lack of precise, on-the-go tools and wanted to address the drill guide market. The portable Standard V-DrillGuide® has 6 common holes, plus 11 additional holes that allow people to bore perfectly straight holes in awkward locations without the hassle of a cumbersome drill press! The drill guide has 17 hole sizes to use (1/64th increments): 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32”, 11/64”, 3/16”, 13/64”, 7/32”, 15/64”, ¼”, 17/64”, 9/32”, 19/64”, 5/16”, 21/64”, 11/32”, 23/64”, 3/8”. Metric size is also available.

Quality tools for quality people are a value that we uphold. This drill guide is 100% American-made and will last for generations to come; we back that idea by offering a Lifetime Warranty. Our strength is mimicked in our products; our ideas flow with the woodworker, machinist, hobbyist, and others and our hearts are with their passions. Treat yourself to quality tools!

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-Big Gator Tools

“Precision Tools for Professional Results”

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.