- Spring-loaded point: Applies light pressure to the tap to maintain alignment.
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Knurled body: Provides a secure grip for hand adjustment.
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Straight shank: Designed for use in a drill press, lathe tailstock, or similar machine tool.
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Tap guide set: Typically includes interchangeable or multiple sizes to suit different tap ranges.
A spring-loaded tap guide set with a knurled body and straight shank is a machinist's hand tool used to help keep a hand tap aligned square to the workpiece while starting a thread.