Reaming machines cut and enlarge holes made with boring tools or drills. Cutting reamers also give the hole a smoother finish on the surface and around the hole's inside that a drill bit or other boring tool cannot do. Any reaming machinery or tool you select will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the hole that needs boring and the style of pin or peg that will ultimately be placed in the hole.

Reamers come in a variety of styles and sizes for specific applications and are designed to be operated at different speeds. Whether you are searching for high-volume industrial reamers or your carpentry business utilizes reaming machinery at a fast pace, consider the following when shopping:

1. What are the measurements of the holes your reamer will need to make?

2. What type of shaft style is required for your cutting reamers to make the proper holes?

3. Does your business demand an industrial reamer to operate at higher speeds?

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Note the measurements of the holes your reamers will need to make

Depending on the measurements of the hole or holes your projects require, look to purchase an adjustable reamer or a specific reamer that meets your stated requirements.

I recommend: Grinders International sells a variety of cutting tools for the manufacturing industry. Their line by German manufacturer Guhring includes reamer machines that can ream holes sized three-to-8.50 mm in diameter. Rutland Tool & Supply also carries a large selection of reamers.

Determine the shaft style required for your cutting reamers to make properly shaped holes

You will need to purchase a reamer with a distinct template to fit the style of the hole you want bored or widened. The shaft style you select will dictate not only the diameter or measurements of the hole but also its appearance.

I recommend: Kodiak Cutting Tools carries cutting reamers that are straight, spiral and tapered throughout the shaft or just at the end. The reamers available via Tool Masters India also come in a variety of shaft shapes.

Search for industrial reamers designed to operate at higher speeds to meet the demands of your busin

Generally speaking, industrial reamers and industrial reamer machinery are more durable than their standard counterparts, because they are designed to operate at higher speeds for longer periods of time.

I recommend: The TurboReamer by USAY is an industrial reamer that operates at 150 inches per minute on mild steel, which they claim is five times faster than standard reamers. Yankee manufactures just about every type of reamer imaginable, including high-speed reamers of all types of jobs.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Look for life span or durability when evaluating reamers. Depending on its steel type and the care with which you maintain it, reamers can last you for years. Some reamer machinery manufacturers will list the number of holes the tool is designed to drill in its lifetime in the specifications information.