Frequently Asked Questions
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- FAQ's: Annular Cutters
- FAQ's: Carbide Tipped Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Diamond Drills
- FAQ's: Electrician's Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Extra Long Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Holesaw Drills
- FAQ's: Masonry Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Metal Working Drills
- FAQ's: Percussion Core Drills
- FAQ's: Reamers
- FAQ's: Reduced Shank Drills
- FAQ's: Silver & Deming Drills
- FAQ's: Stanley Hydraulic HD-45 & Skil 736 Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Taper Shank Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Wood Drill Bits
What is a Morse taper?
A standardized taper system (MT1, MT2, MT3, etc.) used to match drill bits and machine spindles for secure, friction-fit mounting.
What is a percussion core drill?
A percussion core drill uses hammering action combined with rotation to cut large holes in masonry, concrete, or stone by removing a cylindrical core of material.
What is a reamer used for?
A reamer is a precision tool used to enlarge, align, or finish an existing hole to an exact size with a smooth surface finish.
What is a reduced shank drill bit?
A reduced shank drill bit has a smaller shank diameter than the cutting diameter, allowing large-diameter holes to be drilled in drills with smaller chucks.
What is a Silver & Deming drill bit?
A Silver & Deming drill bit is a large-diameter drill bit, typically with a 1/2" reduced shank, designed to fit standard drill chucks while drilling larger holes.
What is a spiral flute reamer?
A reamer with helical flutes designed to cut more smoothly, evacuate chips better, and work well in holes with interruptions or cross-drilled features.
What is a taper shank drill bit?
A taper shank drill bit has a conical shank that fits directly into a matching tapered socket in a drill press, lathe, or other machine, eliminating the need for a chuck.
What is a wood drill bit used for?
Drilling clean, accurate holes in wood and similar soft materials.
What is an annular cutter used for?
Cutting precise, large-diameter holes in metal efficiently by removing only the material at the perimeter.
What is an electrical bit?
An "electrical bit" refers to a drill bit designed specifically for electrical work, such as wire routing or panel installation.