Question about those cheap graphite reamers from the online marketplace

Burned through $40 on one that snapped after two uses on a simple 25mm punty... the metal was just too brittle. Anyone found a decent budget brand that actually holds up?

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3 Comments

singh.elizabeth29d ago

Yeah, the metal on those is junk. You need to look for one that's made from high-speed steel, not that cheap cast stuff. The HSS ones cost a bit more upfront but they won't snap on you. I've had the same one for over a year now.

hugo_mitchell29d ago

Actually, HSS bits can still snap if you push too hard, right @singh.elizabeth?

patricia_carter29d ago

Wait, HSS can still snap though.