{"product_id":"brown-sharpe-adjustable-spring-loaded-tap-guide-for-tap-alignment","title":"Brown \u0026 Sharpe Adjustable Spring Loaded Tap Guide for Tap Alignment","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate Tap Alignment: Our spring-loaded tap guide keeps the tap aligned with the hole centerline and maintains a square starting position to help prevent cross-threading during hand tapping. Ideal for machinists who require consistent, professional-quality threaded holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible Centering Design: With reversible tension pin, Brown \u0026amp; Sharpe tap guide supports both male and female hole centering, allowing alignment on drilled holes, tap shanks, or shaft centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Spring Tension: Adjustable spring tension provides consistent axial pressure, helping stabilize the tap and maintain controlled engagement while threading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase-Hardened Steel \u0026amp; Knurled Body: Case-hardened steel body provides strength and wear resistance, while the knurled surface ensures secure handling and controlled positioning when using the tap guide tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 1\/2\" Body for Versatile Setup: Compact 1\/2\" body diameter integrates easily with drill presses, milling machines, lathes, and hand tapping setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brown \u0026amp; Sharpe 599-792-30 adjustable spring-tensioned tap guide is used with a tap to thread holes in machining operations. The tap guide aligns the tap with the center of the hole and maintains the tap at a right angle to the hole. The tap guide is reversible for use with male and female hole centering. The body has a 1\/2\" body diameter and is constructed of case-hardened steel for durability and has a knurled body to ensure secure handling. The tap includes a black plastic case.\nBrown \u0026amp; Sharpe manufactures precision measuring equipment and metrology hand tools. The company, founded in 1833, is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI. What's in the Box? Tap guide Plastic storage case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree shipping included. 30-day hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augusta Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856261091385,"sku":"AW-B005317ZMC","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/2846\/7001\/files\/61uWKx9oJ4L.jpg?v=1792446994","url":"https:\/\/augustawarehouse.com\/products\/brown-sharpe-adjustable-spring-loaded-tap-guide-for-tap-alignment","provider":"Augusta Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}