When should I use a bridge reamer instead of a construction reamer?
Bridge reamers are best when hole misalignment is common — their long taper helps guide and center the reamer quickly. Construction reamers excel at enlarging holes to exact diameters.
What’s the advantage of spiral flutes over straight flutes?
Spiral flutes provide a smoother cut, reduce chatter, and are better for reaming in softer or gummy materials, while straight flutes give a rigid cut in harder materials.
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 construction reamer?
A heavy-duty reamer designed for enlarging or aligning structural steel holes during construction work, often used in fabrication and field assembly.
What is the difference between a drill bit and a reamer?
A drill bit removes material to create a hole; a reamer refines an existing hole’s size, alignment, and finish.
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.