Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 6
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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What Is a 3/4-Inch Weldon Shank?
A 3/4-inch Weldon shank is a common annular cutter interface used with compatible magnetic drill arbors.
Magnetic Drill Presses for Magnetic Drill Tools
The best magnetic drill presses choice for mag drilling balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Hole Cutter Sets for Industrial Machining Tools
The best hole cutter sets choice for industrial machining balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Floor Scrapers for Concrete & Flooring for Industrial Machining Tools
The best floor scrapers choice for industrial machining balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Screw Extractor Sets for Industrial Machining Tools
The best screw extractor sets choice for industrial machining balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Fiberglass Router Bits for Fiberglass Routing Tools
The best fiberglass router bits choice for fiberglass routing balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Carbide Burr Sets for Metal Deburring Tools
The best carbide burr sets choice for deburring balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Magnetic Drill Replacement Parts for Mag Drill Maintenance Parts
The best mag drill parts choice for mag drill maintenance balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
Screw Extractors for Broken Fasteners for Industrial Machining Tools
The best screw extractors choice for industrial machining balances performance, compatibility and total job cost. Use this practical checklist to move from the application to the right product configuration.
How to Drill Structural Steel
Structural steel drilling depends on rigidity, depth, hole diameter and reliable chip control.
How to Tap a Through Hole
Through holes allow chip exit, but alignment and tap-drill size still control thread quality.
How to Tap a Blind Hole
Blind-hole tapping requires planning for chip evacuation, thread depth and bottom clearance.