QLT Insights — Drills

What are the different types of drill shanks?

Investigating and identifying: what are the different types of drill shanks, what are they used for and how they benefit the user when drilling in any material for DIY or Large Scale Construction Projects/Tasks.

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Tags: Blacksmith Drills, Construction Tools, Countersinks, DIY, Dowel bits, Drills, Hammer Drills, Hand Taps, Jobber Drills, Machine Taps, Masonry Drills, Pilot Drills, RUKO, Special Drills, Spur-Point Drills, Step by Step Guide/Demonstration, Step Drills, Tap & Die, TERRAX, Twist Drills, Weld Point Drills, Wood Drills, Workshop Applications

With so many Drill Bit options it is hard to decide which is appropriate for the task in hand. This article guide will do a head-to-head comparison between High-Speed Steel (HSS) and Cobalt to determine which is the stronger and more suitable metal material for drill bit tools.

Core Drills or Hole Saws: What is the difference?

Core Drill Bits/Annular Broach Cutters share similarities with Hole Saw Cutters, they both cut a groove around the outside of the hole leaving a solid core or slug in the middle. However, there are differences when it comes to Core Drills vs Hole Saws.

A guide to countersink drilling in metal such as stainless steel utilising professional Thread Cutting Tap & Die Drill Tools. Two Methods: Machine Taps and Twist Drills as method 1 and Hand Taps and Twist Drills as method 2.

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Tags: Construction Tools, Countersinking, Countersinks, DIY, Drills, Hand Taps, HOW TO, Machine Taps, RUKO, Steel Drilling, Step by Step Guide/Demonstration, Tap & Die, TERRAX, Workshop Applications

Blacksmith Drill Bits are a type of Twist Drill that is rolled and typically has a reduced shank. These high-performance drill pieces can pierce through tough materials like Cast Iron.

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Tags: Aluminium Drilling, Blacksmith Drills, Cast Iron Drilling, Construction Tools, DIY, Drills, Jobber Drills, Plastic Drilling, RUKO, Special Drills, Steel Drilling, Twist Drills

This blog post investigates the different Home Improvement DIY Techniques you can use to have a warmer winter in your house, office or other building, utilising the very best RUKO or TERRAX drilling and cutting tools from QLT Supplies.

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Tags: Annular Cutters, Broach Cutters, Core Drills, De Burring Tools, DIY, Drills, Grinding Tools, Hole Cutters, Hole Saw, Jobber Drills, Panther PPE, Rotary Burrs, RUKO, Safety, TERRAX, Twist Drills

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.