A must-have accessory for any machinist or model engineer, this Ground Body Spring Centre Tap Guide ensures every tap or reamer starts perfectly straight with precise alignment. Designed for accuracy and ease of use, this tool helps produce clean, accurate threads while reducing tap breakage and misalignment.
Ideal for workshop, engineering, and DIY use, this tap guide follows the tap stroke smoothly, ensuring straight and accurate hand-tapped threads every time.
✔ Precision Ground Alloy Steel Body
Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel with a precision ground finish for durability, accuracy, and long service life.
✔ Spring Loaded Hardened Point
Features a hardened 3/16″ (4.76 mm) diameter point that is spring-loaded to maintain constant pressure and alignment. Point can be reversed for added versatility.
✔ Perfect Tap Alignment
Ensures taps and reamers start straight, preventing thread damage and improving accuracy.
✔ Universal Application
One universal size suitable for most tapping applications in workshop and engineering environments.
✔ Smooth & Accurate Operation
Spring stroke follows the tap movement, maintaining consistent pressure for straight and precise threads.
Secure tap guide body in drill chuck or collet
Insert hardened point into centre of tapping handle
Apply gentle pressure while tapping
Guide follows tap stroke for accurate threading
Product: Spring Centre Tap Guide
Shank Size: 1/2"
Point Diameter: 3/16" (4.76 mm)
Material: Precision Ground Alloy Steel
Type: Ground Body Tap Alignment Tool
Condition: Brand New
Model engineering
Machine shops
Lathe & drilling operations
DIY & hobby use
Accurate hand tapping & reaming