QLT Insights — DIY

Countersink A Countersunk Screw

A flush flat surface can create a nice affect within your material/workpiece. To keep the screw heads or nuts flush requires a process called Countersinking.

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Tags: Countersinking, Countersinks, De Burring Tools, DIY, Drills, HOW TO, RUKO, Steel Drilling, Step by Step Guide/Demonstration, TERRAX

Demonstrational step-by-step guide on how to cut an internal thread. Using a high quality Machine Tap available from QLT.

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Tags: Construction Tools, DIY, Drills, HOW TO, Machine Taps, RUKO, Step by Step Guide/Demonstration, Tap & Die, TERRAX

Demonstrational step-by-step guide on how to cut both an external thread and internal thread. Using quality Hand Tap and Die Tools available from RUKO and Terrax.

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What are Hole Saws? How do you use a Hole Saw? Which materials can they handle? When should you use a Hole Saw Cutter? The ultimate guide on Hole Saw Tools for your DIY small scale jobs or big scale construction Projects.

Rotary Burr Grinder Tools are ideal for shaping, grinding and removing material such as metal. These high speed Rotating Tools provide smooth surface finishes by removing sharp edges and excess material through the process of filing and deburring. Commonly Rotary Burrs are made from Tungsten Carbide with different head/toothing sizes and coating options available.

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Tags: Construction Tools, DIY, Grinding Tools, Rotary Burrs, RUKO

How To Drill Into Brick Without Cracking It

Although bricks are pretty robust building material, drilling into them is not as difficult as you might think. Drilling into masonry without cracking does not require the expertise of a professional handyman. With the right drill and drill bit, it just takes a few minutes to make a hole.

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Tags: Brick Drilling, Construction Tools, DIY, Drills, HOW TO, Masonry Drills, RUKO, Step by Step Guide/Demonstration, TERRAX

How To Use A Step Drill Bit On Metal: Tools And Techniques

Drilling multiple-sized holes in sheet metal has become much easier with the step drill. A stepped drill bit is a conical-shaped bit with gradually increasing diameters. A sharp groove on one side of the tool serves as a cutting edge and has several levels or steps with increasing diameters from tip to end.