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    Does anyone know the correct term? - Drill bit nomenclature.

    The cutting edge on a twist bit point is called LIP. The surface that extends beyond the lip to the flute behind is called FLANK. So a FLANK has a cutting/leading edge (red) - LIP and a trailing edge called HEEL. Both LIPS and HEELS are formed by the intersection of a flute surface and a...
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    RIDGID Manual Threading tools

    I am researching this subject. Any help on this is most welcome. I've found that 00-R Die heads are for threading 1/8-1" pipe 00-RB Die heads are for threading 1/4-1" bolts/rods *Both die heads use the same ratchet head/handle (38565/38590), correct? *Anyone know what is the handle length &...
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    From the Caribbean where it dosent snow

    Hi, I am new to the forum but not new to the trade! Over the years every once in a while I would hit your forum pages while doing research for some specific aspect of tools or mechanical work and so I finally decided to join the forum. I have to say some the members of this forum are really...
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