Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 12
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 Tile Drill Chips Porcelain
Chipping comes from impact, excessive pressure, poor cooling, vibration or a worn tile bit.
Why an SDS Bit Will Not Lock
Locking problems are often caused by contamination, worn grooves, the wrong shank or a damaged chuck.
Why a Masonry Bit Drills Slowly
Slow drilling can come from a worn tip, wrong hammer mode, excessive dust or a bit that does not suit the material.
Why a Left-Hand Drill Does Not Remove a Bolt
A left-hand drill may create the pilot without releasing the fastener when corrosion, preload or poor centering remains.
Best Tap and Die Sets for Repair Work
A repair-oriented tap and die set should cover common standards and include the sizes the shop actually uses.
Best Drill Bit Sets for Maintenance Departments
Maintenance teams benefit from broad size coverage, durable cases and quick replacement of common sizes.
What to Use When a Concrete Hole Hits Rebar
When reinforcement blocks a masonry hole, a compatible rebar cutter can help clear the obstruction.
Choosing a Hole Cutter for Electrical Boxes
Electrical box and conduit work depends on clean diameter, sheet thickness and arbor compatibility.
How to Choose a Porcelain Tile Drill Bit Size
Tile bit size follows the anchor, fitting or pipe penetration, not the tool brand.
How to Choose a Mag Drill Arbor Replacement
An arbor replacement must match the mag drill, cutter shank, pilot system and locking method.
Choosing a Long Aircraft Drill Bit
Long aircraft drills provide reach for deep or obstructed holes but need support and controlled feed.
Choosing an Annular Cutter for Two-Inch Steel Plate
Plate thickness determines usable depth of cut, while diameter and shank determine the hole and arbor fit.