Value Collection SM2000016 Hand Reamer 1/4 in Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SM2000016 is a 1/4 inch diameter hand reamer designed for finishing and sizing pre-drilled or bored holes to precise tolerances. Built from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it delivers clean, accurate results in metal, plastic, and similar materials. The 6-flute spiral geometry with a left-hand spiral and right-hand cut configuration reduces chatter and produces a smooth bore surface. At 4 inches overall length with a 2 inch flute length and straight shank, this reamer is sized for bench work, maintenance applications, and light production tasks where hand-powered or low-speed machine finishing is required.

This hand reamer suits metalworking, maintenance, and repair applications where a hole must be brought to a finished diameter of exactly 1/4 inch. The straight shank accepts standard chuck setups in drill presses or can be driven manually with a tap wrench. Typical users include machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians working on fixtures, fittings, bushings, or precision assemblies that require a clean, tight-tolerance bore.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch finished reamer diameter for precise hole sizing
• High speed steel construction for durability across common metals and plastics
• 6-flute spiral design with left-hand spiral and right-hand cut reduces chatter and improves surface finish
• Bright uncoated finish — no coating buildup to affect tolerance
• Straight shank fits standard drill chucks and tap wrenches
• Compact 4 inch overall length suited to bench and close-quarters work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand reamer for finishing 1/4 inch diameter holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and similar materials using manual or low-speed machine operation.

Installation Notes

Secure the straight shank in a tap wrench or drill press chuck before use. Apply cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve bore finish. Always ream in the cutting direction only — do not reverse rotation under load, as this dulls the flute edges. Wear appropriate eye protection and secure the workpiece firmly before starting.