{"product_id":"hand-taper-reamer-19mm-carded","title":"Hand Taper Reamer 19mm Carded","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n\u003c!-- Product header --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"tc-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eHand Taper Reamer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp class=\"feature_box\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eReamer diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 - 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eReamer length: \u003c\/strong\u003e100mm\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length: \u003c\/strong\u003e110mm\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- \u003cimg src='' alt='' class='img-responsive pull-right ml-2 img-desc'\u003e --\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis 19mm Hand Taper Reamer is a precision cutting tool essential for creating or enlarging tapered holes. Crafted\r\n\tfrom durable Bearing Steel, it offers excellent cutting performance on a variety of materials. The 19mm\r\n\tmeasurement refers to the diameter at the small end of the taper, which is designed to create a precisely angled\r\n\tconical shape, ideal for fitting tapered pins, plugs, or other components.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOperated manually, this reamer provides superior control and accuracy, making it suitable for intricate work. Its\r\n\ttaper and flutes ensure efficient chip removal and a smooth, clean finish. This 19mm Hand Taper Reamer is a valuable\r\n\ttool for tool and die makers, machinists, and anyone requiring precise tapered holes in metalworking and fabrication\r\n\tprojects\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTo enlarge, clean and debur holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Soft\/hard wood and plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCrafts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDIY\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eHardened \u0026amp; tempered steel with precision ground cutting edges\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eT-handle provides leverage for increased leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e6 grounded cutting edges and flutes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackaging Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eHanging blister\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e215(L) x 132(W) x 28mm(H)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e223g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTool Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e123(L) x 85(W) x 13mm(H)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTool Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e214g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eGCr15 Steel (Bearing Steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eReamer diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e6 - 19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eReamer length\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c!-- \u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecLeft'\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecRight'\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e --\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Extra Information --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"tc-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eTips and Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a hand taper reamer requires patience and precision. Here's a step-by-step guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkpiece Securing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely clamp the workpiece in a vise or other suitable holding device to prevent it from moving during the reaming process. This is crucial for accuracy and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e You MUST start with a properly sized pilot hole. This hole should be slightly smaller than the small end of the taper reamer. Consult a reamer chart or the reamer's specifications to determine the correct pilot hole size. Drilling the pilot hole accurately is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove any burrs or sharp edges from the pilot hole using a deburring tool or sandpaper. This will ensure smooth entry of the reamer and prevent damage to its cutting edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply cutting oil or lubricant to the reamer's flutes. This reduces friction, heat buildup, and improves the cutting action, leading to a cleaner finish and longer reamer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully insert the tip of the taper reamer into the pilot hole. Ensure it is perfectly aligned with the hole's axis. This is critical for creating the correct taper.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Rotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply gentle downward pressure and begin turning the reamer clockwise (for a right-hand cut reamer) using a tap wrench or a suitable handle. Maintain consistent, even pressure. Do not force the reamer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the reamer slowly and steadily, removing only a small amount of material with each rotation. Periodically back off the reamer slightly (turn counter-clockwise a few turns) to clear chips and prevent clogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChecking Progress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequently check the progress of the taper by试 fitting the part that will eventually go into the tapered hole. You can also use a taper gauge or plug gauge if you have one. It's better to remove material gradually and check often than to remove too much at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Adjustments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the taper is close to the desired size, make very light finishing cuts, rotating the reamer only a small amount at a time. Continue checking the fit frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving the Reamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the desired taper is achieved, carefully remove the reamer by turning it counter-clockwise while applying slight upward pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean the reamer thoroughly with a brush or cloth to remove any chips or debris. Apply a light coat of oil to protect it from rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eNever force the reamer. If it becomes difficult to turn, stop and check for obstructions or misalignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive pressure. Let the cutting edges do the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eUse the correct cutting speed. Generally, slower speeds are better for harder materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eKeep the reamer sharp. A dull reamer will require more force and produce a poor finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePractice makes perfect. Reaming takes practice to develop a feel for the process. It's a good idea to practice on scrap material first.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67526802309410,"sku":"TCHR019","price":165.6,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/hand-taper-reamer-19mm-carded","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}