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Originally Posted by torizus
I've used them and they do work in certain applications. I don't know if it is a gator brand. However, as far as gun work goes, I think they might be more effective on long guns or something with a greater surface area.
I find better results in handgun work such as tapping or drilling by using a few simple rules:
1.take your time
2.accurate measuring tools
3.quality bits,taps,fluid and in every case, a center punch,preferably spring loaded
4.take your time
5.drill press and vises when possible for precision and allows you to choke up on those super thin cutters.
6.take your time
The guides definitely work if it fits your work space or gun contours. Anyone who does a fair amount of drilling or tapping in metal should have one as they are not that expensive.
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I usually do take my time and use the proper lubricant when tapping, however when tapping #2, 3 4 & 5 Tap sizes it becomes somewhat of a challenge not to snap the Tap. All my Taps are quality made USA Taps so that is a non issue here. I also sometimes use my Drill Press (unpowered of course) to keep the Tap Wrench centered and straight with even pressure while manually turning the Chuck and that does help with small sizes but this Gator Tool might give a very thin Tap the extra side support it needs.
The drill guide tools also make it easy to drill a perfectly centered hole in a piece of round stock due to the V-groove underneath. I think I'll order a set.
I have a good Drill Press however this tool is really geared towards guys who are using hand held drills and not everyone does have a drill press. I have no affiliation with them and don't even get a thank you from them if you do buy one - just so you know. I just thought this was a really great tool.