Cutting Tools Outlet Guides — Page 9
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 Tap Drill Size Matters
A tap drill that is too small increases torque; one that is too large reduces thread engagement.
Why Tapped Threads Come Out Rough
Rough threads can be caused by a dull tap, unstable setup, poor chip evacuation or incorrect cutting conditions.
Why Taps Break in Metal
Tap breakage often comes from a wrong tap-drill size, misalignment, chip packing, excessive torque or poor lubrication.
Why Drill Bits Walk and How to Prevent It
Drill walking is usually a starting, alignment or point-geometry problem rather than a simple diameter problem.
Why Drill Bits Overheat in Steel
Overheating usually comes from speed, pressure, dull edges, poor chip removal or insufficient lubrication.
How to Choose a Masonry Chisel
Bull-point, flat, scaler, mortar and slotter chisels perform different demolition and removal tasks.
How to Choose a Floor Scraper Shank
Floor scraper selection follows the hammer shank and the material being removed.
How to Choose a Hexagon Rethreading Die
Hex rethreading dies are useful for restoring damaged external threads during maintenance.
How to Use a Pipe Tap
Pipe tapping requires the correct taper or straight standard, lubrication and controlled alignment.
How to Choose a Drill and Tap Set
Drill and tap sets combine hole preparation and threading for common maintenance and installation work.
How to Use a Tap and Die Set
A tap and die set covers common internal and external thread repair when the standard and size are correct.
How to Choose a Turning Tool Bit
Lathe tool bits follow the feed direction, operation, workpiece and holder.