Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 4
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 Cutting Tools for Machining: Choosing Tools for Steel
Choosing industrial cutting tools 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.
Screw Extractors for Broken Fasteners: Choosing Tools for Industrial Material
Choosing screw extractors 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.
Industrial Circular Saw Blades: Choosing Tools for Carbide
Choosing circular saw blades 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.
Hole Cutters & Hole Saws for Metal Sawing Tools
The best hole cutters & hole saws choice for sawing balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Tile, Glass & Ceramic Drill Bits for Concrete & Masonry Tools
The best tile & glass drills choice for concrete masonry balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Concrete & Masonry Chisels for Concrete & Masonry Tools
The best concrete & masonry chisels choice for concrete masonry balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Industrial Circular Saw Blades for Metal Sawing Tools
The best circular saw blades choice for sawing balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Drill Bit Sets for Metalworking for Drilling Tools
The best drill bit sets choice for drilling balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Rebar Cutters for Concrete & Masonry for Concrete & Masonry Tools
The best rebar cutters choice for concrete masonry balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Precision Reamers for Hole Finishing for Hole Finishing Tools
The best reamers choice for hole finishing balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Turning Tool Bits for Lathes for Lathe Turning Tools
The best turning tool bits choice for turning balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Countersinks for Metal Hole Finishing for Hole Finishing Tools
The best countersinks choice for hole finishing balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.