--- product_id: 19581025 title: "STI-UNC V-TapGuide" brand: "big gator tools" price: "AED 146" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Big Gator Tools" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/19581025-sti-unc-v-tapguide store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Precision perpendicular alignment 10 guide holes for UNC taps Heat-treated nickel alloy steel STI-UNC V-TapGuide **Brand:** big gator tools **Price:** AED 146 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Nail every thread with precision and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STI-UNC V-TapGuide by big gator tools - **How much does it cost?** AED 146 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/19581025-sti-unc-v-tapguide) ## Best For - big gator tools enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted big gator tools brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Build:** Crafted from heat-treated nickel alloy steel to withstand rigorous industrial use. - • **Portable & Compact:** Lightweight 8 oz design with compact dimensions (4.75 x 1.13 x 0.88 inches) for easy transport and storage. - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by a lifetime warranty, ensuring long-term reliability for professional projects. - • **Precision Engineering:** Ground base ensures perfect perpendicular alignment on flat, round, or square materials. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Covers 10 standard UNC tap sizes from 6-32 to 9/16-12 for ultimate versatility. ## Overview The Big Gator Tools STI-UNC100SNP V-TapGuide® is a precision-engineered, universal screw thread insert guide designed for standard UNC taps. Made from heat-treated nickel alloy steel, it offers durable, perpendicular alignment across 10 common UNC tap sizes, ensuring flawless Heli Coil insert threading on various material shapes. Compact and portable, it’s a must-have for professionals demanding accuracy and reliability, backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description desertcart.com: Big Gator Tools STI-UNC100SNP V-TapGuide® V-Tap Guide/STI (Standard UNC Size) : Industrial & Scientific Review: IT'S NOT A DRILL GUIDE! - I really wish there was a way to get desertcart to remove reviews that are flat out wrong. This is a tap guide, so giving a one-star review because your drill wobbles is ridiculous and unfair to the manufacturer. These are very well made tools. I have heard stories of people having issues with the metal chipping, but I've never seen anything like it, in this or their drill guides. If you don't own an expensive tap guide or need to tap somewhere the throat on your guide won't reach, this is an indispensable tool. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side but, at least to me, quality is worth paying for. Review: Ideal for drilling mounting screws - With this tool set flat on a wall, a drill bit 1 size smaller than one of the guide holes in tool, and bit in the drill...your drill hole will be perfectly straight into the wall. This tool can be sat on a corner to guide perfect holes when making cabinets, etc... ## Features - Universal & Portable Screw Thread Insert (STI) V-Tap guide provides perpendicular alignment of STI ground thread taps used for Heli Coil inserts on flat, round or square cornered materials - 9 guide holes cover 10 Unified Course Thread (UNC) ground thread STI tap sizes: 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 12-24, 1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, 7/16-14, 1/2-13, 9/16-12 - Heat treated nickel alloy steel provides durability and accuracy - Precision ground base provides perpendicular alignment of STI tap on flat materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008MPAORO | | Best Sellers Rank | #226,879 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #23 in Tapping Inserts | | Brand | Big Gator Tools | | Brand Name | Big Gator Tools | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 138 Reviews | | Finish Type | Nickel | | Finish Types | Nickel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00613103042718 | | Item Dimensions | 4.75 x 1.13 x 0.88 inches | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.75 x 1.13 x 0.88 inches | | Manufacturer | Big Gator Tools | | Material | Special nickel alloyed steel that is heat treated for durability | | Material Type | Special nickel alloyed steel that is heat treated for durability | | Model | BGRSTIUNC100SNP | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | BGRSTIUNC100SNP | | Point Style | Guide Point | | Set Name | STI-UNC100SNP | | Shank Type | Round | | Surface Recommendation | Alloy Steel | | Tool Flute Type | Straight | | UPC | 613103042718 | | Unit Count | 1 count | | Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty does not cover abuse | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Big Gator Tools - **Finish Type:** Nickel - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4.75 x 1.13 x 0.88 inches - **Material:** Special nickel alloyed steel that is heat treated for durability - **Shank Type:** Round ## Images ![STI-UNC V-TapGuide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g0s6vG07L.jpg) ![STI-UNC V-TapGuide - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416oNgBhlWL.jpg) ![STI-UNC V-TapGuide - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IziShNoSL.jpg) ![STI-UNC V-TapGuide - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-t2MUuXTL.jpg) ![STI-UNC V-TapGuide - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bciqOGXzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which guide is correct for fitting a 9/16’s drill bit? The 9/16’s on this one is 43/64’s.** A: Good question! STI-UNC100SNP has the 9/16's marked over the biggest hole. Hope this helps. We have them in stock. **Q: Are there 2 tap guides available one for unc & 1 for unf?** A: Basically it's a guide for SAE sized bolt or drill bits. The walls inside each hole are smooth. This one is not for metric. I bought this to sit on a surface that I will drill to keep my drill hole straight. It will sit on a flat surface as well sit perfectly on a corner. For example when installing a handle on a cabinet with a hole drilled in at a slant will cause the handle to not position flush to the surface when installed looking like a jank ass been slopping things up in there... **Q: Why are the guide holes so much larger than nominal? nominal=>measurements: 1/2=>.608, 7/16=>.532, 3/8=>.458, 5/16=>.391, 1/4=.318** A: Can I use a tap guide as a drill guide? No, the tap guide is sized for tap diameters. The drill guide is sized for drill bits. There is a difference and if you attempt to use the tap guide as a drill guide there will be slop and inaccuracy. **Q: Are these thread? can i put threaded npt to check tap?** A: Good question! Sorry these are not threaded. The holes are a Tap Guide. Hope this helps. We have them in stock. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IT'S NOT A DRILL GUIDE! *by R***T on March 18, 2023* I really wish there was a way to get Amazon to remove reviews that are flat out wrong. This is a tap guide, so giving a one-star review because your drill wobbles is ridiculous and unfair to the manufacturer. These are very well made tools. I have heard stories of people having issues with the metal chipping, but I've never seen anything like it, in this or their drill guides. If you don't own an expensive tap guide or need to tap somewhere the throat on your guide won't reach, this is an indispensable tool. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side but, at least to me, quality is worth paying for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for drilling mounting screws *by D***S on July 19, 2022* With this tool set flat on a wall, a drill bit 1 size smaller than one of the guide holes in tool, and bit in the drill...your drill hole will be perfectly straight into the wall. This tool can be sat on a corner to guide perfect holes when making cabinets, etc... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by D***. on April 12, 2022* I should have bought this a long time ago! So simple and works perfectly. It is a great little tool-very well made, heavy, and markings are easy to read. I’m ordering the drill bit guide next ## Frequently Bought Together - Big Gator Tools BGRSTIUNC100SNP 6-32-9/16 V-Tap Guide/STI (Standard UNF Size) - Big Gator Tools V-Drill Guide, Standard Sizes 3/8" to 1/2" - Big Gator Tools STD1000DGNP V-Drill Guide --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/19581025-sti-unc-v-tapguide](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/19581025-sti-unc-v-tapguide) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*