Value Collection MTG500NP Tap Guide 4.75 Inches

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MTG500NP is a tap guide designed to keep hand taps aligned perpendicular to the workpiece during threading operations. Accurate tap alignment reduces the risk of tap breakage and cross-threaded holes, making it a practical tool for machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals who thread holes by hand. The guide measures 4.75 inches in length and accommodates a minimum tap size of 1.6 mm and a maximum tap size of 16 mm, covering a broad range of common threading tasks in metal fabrication and mechanical maintenance work.

This tap guide suits bench work and in-place repairs where a drill press or milling machine is not available for guided tapping. It is commonly used in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades for field repairs involving threaded fasteners, bracket fabrication, and equipment mounting. Any application requiring a straight, hand-tapped thread in steel, aluminum, or similar materials benefits from a guide of this type. The tool is compact and lightweight, making it well-suited for a field service toolkit.

Key Features

• Accepts tap sizes from 1.6 mm up to 16 mm
• 4.75-inch overall length provides stable hand-over-hand grip during tapping
• Promotes perpendicular tap alignment to reduce tap breakage and thread damage
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds for easy inclusion in a portable tool kit
• Single-piece quantity suitable for individual technician use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand tap guide compatible with straight-shank taps ranging from 1.6 mm to 16 mm in diameter.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or experienced maintenance technician typically handles precision tapping work. Before tapping any threaded hole on powered equipment, ensure the equipment is fully de-energized and, where applicable, de-pressurized per lockout/tagout procedures. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the base material to extend tap life and improve thread quality. Inspect the tap for wear or damage before each use to avoid breakage inside the workpiece.