Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 11
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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Why a Magnetic Drill Loses Holding Power
Magnetic holding power depends on clean contact, adequate steel thickness, a flat base and a sound magnet system.
Why an Annular Cutter Slug Gets Stuck
Slug retention can come from a bent pilot, insufficient ejection space, chips packed in the cut or cutter misalignment.
Why an Annular Cutter Stops Cutting
A dull cutter, incorrect shank, insufficient lubricant, poor magnet contact or wrong speed can stop an annular cutter from cutting efficiently.
Why Chips Pack in a Tap
Chip packing depends on hole type, tap geometry, material, depth and lubrication.
Why an Annular Cutter Slips in the Arbor
Slipping can be caused by the wrong shank, loose set screws, contamination or a worn arbor.
Why Drill Bits Break in Stainless Steel
Stainless steel can work harden when the tool rubs, dwells or loses its edge.
Why a Tap Drill Hole Is Not Straight
Taps follow the drilled hole, so poor entry alignment or workholding creates a crooked thread.
Why a Drilled Hole Has a Rough Finish
A rough hole may come from a dull edge, vibration, poor chip evacuation or an unsuitable geometry.
Why a Rebar Cutter Jams
Jamming can result from misalignment, oversized rebar, a damaged cutter or packed debris.
Why a Floor Scraper Leaves Material Behind
The wrong shank, worn edge, shallow angle or unsuitable hammer setting can reduce scraping performance.
Why a Lathe Turning Tool Chatters
Lathe chatter is affected by tool height, overhang, workholding, geometry and cutting conditions.
Why Circular Saw Blade Teeth Break
Tooth breakage can result from impact, wrong blade application, loose workholding or excessive feed.