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There are many screwdriver bits for various applications that all come in different shapes and sizes to withstand various materials. This can be confusing to many, even for professionals in many industries, as each bit has its own use for various applications and types of materials. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, it is very easy to have so many bits that you can get them mixed up or even use the wrong screwdriver bit for the job. This can make it difficult to accurately carry out work for your projects or make them more time-consuming. Among the large...

When it comes to carrying out various applications on a CNC machine or lathe, it can be confusing to understand what material tools you need. There is a variety of cutting tool materials available that all come in different grades. The grades and type of material are vital considerations before starting any metal cutting project. Other considerations that are needed to help you achieve a successful cut are the workpiece material to be machined, the component type and shape, machining conditions and the level of surface quality required for each project. It is important to understand that cutting tool materials...

What Are Holesaws? The holesaw does what its name implies – it’s a specialist type of drill bit that bores out circular holes in material. A hole saw (also sometimes called a hole cutter) uses a cylindrical or cup-like blade with a serrated lower edge to bore a hole that is significantly wider than that which can be achieved with a conventional drill bit. Typical uses for holesaws include making cutouts in ceilings for downlights or other light fittings, drilling holes for routing cables and electrical wiring, making holes for fitting taps and other plumbing hardware to baths and sinks,...

CNC machining is a precise form of machining that can create complex and intricate designs. Precision is vital in the world of CNC and what makes this happen is CNC machine tools. There are a wide variety of tools for CNC, and it can be difficult to understand what tooling you need for your specific project. Different tools are capable of successfully completing various tasks with precision. These tools are essential to get the job done well, but they are often overlooked, and the wrong tools are used for the wrong application. If you use the wrong tool, it is...

A router is not the sort of tool that a DIYer will be reaching for very often. Even a keen hobby carpenter may not use one on every project. But they are capable and effective tools that, when they are needed, do things that no other tool can do.  What Is a Router?  Think of a router as a large drill turned through ninety degrees – the router bit extends from the bottom of the drive, and you lower the router onto the wood surface to make a cut. The difference from a conventional carbide drill bit is that instead...