Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 8
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.
Open guide
THREADING
Metric tap diameter and pitch guide
Quickly compare metric diameters, thread pitches and their corresponding tap-drill selections.
Open guide
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.
Open guide
EXTRACTION
Screw extractor buying guide
Choose the appropriate extractor style and size for the fastener, available access and break condition.
Open guide
DRILLING
HSS vs cobalt drill bits for steel
Compare heat resistance, tool life and the best applications for each drill-bit material.
Open guide
MAG DRILLING
How to choose an annular cutter
Confirm cutting depth, diameter, geometry and magnetic-drill compatibility before ordering.
Open guide
MAG DRILLING
Magnetic drill parts buying guide
Identify the components, accessories and replacement parts that fit your magnetic-drilling equipment.
Open guide
HOLE FINISHING
Precision reamers buying guide
Compare reamer styles for hole enlargement, alignment and accurate final sizing.
Open guide
TURNING
Cutting tool bits for lathe work
Select the tool material and geometry suited to common turning and profiling operations.
Open guide
FABRICATION
Cutting tools for steel fabrication
Explore the tool families used to drill, enlarge, countersink and prepare steel components.
Open guide
MASONRY
Concrete and masonry tool-set guide
Compare tool sets by work material, required diameter and jobsite application.
Open guide
How to Organize Drill Bit Sets in a Tool Crib
Size systems and replenishment habits determine how quickly a set stays usable.
How to Cut Clean Holes in Sheet Metal
Thin metal requires a cutter that starts cleanly and leaves an edge ready for installation.
How to Drill Concrete for Anchors
Anchor holes require the correct bit system, diameter, depth and dust-control method.
How to Choose a Reamer Size
Reamer size follows the desired finished hole, allowance and tolerance.
How to Set Up a Countersink
A stable setup and controlled feed prevent chatter and oversized countersinks.
How to Choose End Mill Flute Count
Flute count affects chip space, rigidity, finish and material suitability.
How to Choose a Carbide Burr Shape
Burr shape should follow the edge, slot, cavity or profile being worked.
How to Select a Hole Saw
Hole saw choice depends on material, diameter, depth, arbor and pilot requirements.
How to Drill Porcelain Tile
Porcelain drilling needs controlled entry, cooling and a suitable tile bit.
How to Choose Tapping Lubricant
Lubricant reduces friction, heat and chip adhesion during internal threading.
How to Deburr Drilled Holes
Deburring removes sharp edges and improves fit, safety and assembly quality after holemaking.
How to Remove a Broken Bolt
A controlled sequence of center punching, left-hand drilling and extraction gives the best chance of removing a broken fastener.