Cutting Tools Outlet Guides
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CENTRE
Choose the right tool before you order
Practical guides, reference charts and selection advice to confirm dimensions, materials and applications.
THREADING
Tap drill size guide for machine tapping
Find the recommended drill diameter before tapping and reduce the risk of damaged or weak threads.
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THREADING
Metric tap diameter and pitch guide
Quickly compare metric diameters, thread pitches and their corresponding tap-drill selections.
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EXTRACTION
Left-hand tools for broken fasteners
Learn when a left-hand drill can help and how to prepare for a cleaner fastener-removal job.
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EXTRACTION
Screw extractor buying guide
Choose the appropriate extractor style and size for the fastener, available access and break condition.
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DRILLING
HSS vs cobalt drill bits for steel
Compare heat resistance, tool life and the best applications for each drill-bit material.
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MAG DRILLING
How to choose an annular cutter
Confirm cutting depth, diameter, geometry and magnetic-drill compatibility before ordering.
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MAG DRILLING
Magnetic drill parts buying guide
Identify the components, accessories and replacement parts that fit your magnetic-drilling equipment.
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HOLE FINISHING
Precision reamers buying guide
Compare reamer styles for hole enlargement, alignment and accurate final sizing.
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TURNING
Cutting tool bits for lathe work
Select the tool material and geometry suited to common turning and profiling operations.
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FABRICATION
Cutting tools for steel fabrication
Explore the tool families used to drill, enlarge, countersink and prepare steel components.
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MASONRY
Concrete and masonry tool-set guide
Compare tool sets by work material, required diameter and jobsite application.
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Industrial Drill Bits for Metal: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing drill bits for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
HSS Hand Taps for Metal Threading: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing taps for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Rebar Cutters for Concrete & Masonry: Choosing Tools for Concrete & Masonry Tools
Choosing rebar cutters for masonry starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Annular Cutters for Magnetic Drills: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing annular cutters for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
End Mills for CNC & Metal Milling: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing end mills for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Countersinks for Metal Hole Finishing: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing countersinks for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Concrete & Masonry Tools: Choosing Tools for Concrete & Masonry Tools
Choosing concrete & masonry tools for masonry starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Counterbores for Hole Preparation: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing counterbores for steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Annular Cutters for Magnetic Drills: Choosing Tools for Carbide
Choosing annular cutters for carbide starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Industrial Drill Bits for Metal: Choosing Tools for Cobalt Steel
Choosing drill bits for cobalt steel starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Carbide Burs for Metal Deburring: Choosing Tools for Carbide
Choosing carbide burs for carbide starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.
Industrial Cutting Tools for Machining: Choosing Tools for Industrial Material
Choosing industrial cutting tools for industrial materials starts with the workpiece, the machine and the required hole, thread, cut or finish. This guide explains what to compare before ordering professional tooling.