FAQ / Product Info

Drill BitsLabeling / Part #Often times there will be labeling on the shank of a drill bit, and nearly always on the case where there is one. This labeling may many of the specifications if researched …

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Drill ChucksDrill Chucks are used to hold drills & cutting tools to a spindle for high speed turning. They may be referred to as Jacobs Chucks, but Jacobs is just a popular brand that manufactures …

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Morse Taper Adapter / Reducing SleevesLabelingMorse taper adapters will often have a brief labeling explaining the Morse Taper adaption or extension. An example labeling "24106 2-5-H" describes that t …

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Adjustable Boring BarsBrandIf there is no brand listed and the cartridge looks similar to the photo below, the brand should be assume Devlieg Microbore...Labeling:Adjustable boring bars will often hav …

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InsertsInserts are popular within the machining world for their ability to be replaced while using the same tooling, making them indexable.Material:Carbide:Carbide Inserts make up over 90% of all inse …

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Understanding Face Mill Basics:Coolant ThroughFace mills may be designed to be coolant thru / fed in order to protect the tool & workpiece from overheating. This can be identified by unthreaded ho …

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