Countersinks, Reamers & Burs

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These tools finish a hole or edge after drilling. Countersinks cut a cone so flat head screws sit flush and also break sharp edges. Reamers bring a drilled hole to an exact size with a smooth finish for pins, bushings and shafts. Carbide burs shape, deburr and port metal in a die grinder. This section includes single flute, multi-flute and zero flute countersinks, chucking reamers, hand reamers and adjustable reamers, carbide burs in common shapes and cuts, and hand deburring tools.

What to check before you order

  • Countersink angle. Match the screw head. Inch flat head screws generally use 82 degrees, metric flat heads use 90 degrees, and some aircraft fasteners use 100 degrees.
  • Reamer allowance. Drill the hole slightly under the finished size before reaming. Reamers remove only a small amount of stock.
  • Bur shape and cut. Cylinder, ball, tree and flame shapes reach different areas. Double cut burs leave smaller chips and a smoother finish on steel. Single cut suits hard steel and general stock removal.
  • Shank and speed. Most burs have a 1/4" or 1/8" shank. Stay within the bur maker's speed rating and wear eye protection.

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Common questions

What is the difference between a chucking reamer and a hand reamer?

A chucking reamer runs in a drill press, lathe or mill at reduced speed. A hand reamer has a square end for a tap wrench and a longer tapered lead so it can start straight by hand.

Can carbide burs be used on aluminum?

Yes, but standard cuts can clog with soft metal. Aluminum-cut burs have coarse, widely spaced flutes that clear chips better on nonferrous metals. Follow the bur maker's speed guidance and wear eye protection.

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