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October 16, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
Cutting tools — whether drill bits, reamers or hole cutters — play a central role in ensuring accuracy and consistency in fabrication and maintenance operations. Yet, there can still be failures. Not from poor tool quality, but from improper use or lack of maintenance or oversight during operation. Following a structured approach before, during and after use can dramatically extend tool life and prevent accidents.
October 2, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to cutting tools, safety isn’t just about following the manual, it’s about noticing the warning signs before they cost you time, money and even your health. Overlooking small issues can quickly snowball into big problems, from expensive medical bills to missed deadlines.
September 11, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
Choosing the right abrasive can mean the difference between a smooth, efficient job and wasted time, money and effort. With so many abrasive types available, each tailored to specific materials and applications, it’s important to understand their unique properties, intended uses and how they best perform. We’ve created this guide to break down the seven main abrasive categories at Kimball Midwest, compare their grains, highlight their best uses and provide examples of where they shine.
May 8, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to drilling, not all bits are created equal. Whether you’re facing tough materials, tight tolerances or high-demand environments, the right bit makes all the difference. That’s why we’ve developed a lineup of high-performance drill bits; each engineered to meet specific challenges and outperform the competition.
October 24, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Kimball Midwest has been servicing customers like you for more than 100 years in the maintenance, repair and operations industry. With such a high traffic market that touches the lives of almost every American it’s important we not only supply you with the goods you need but back up those goods with safety education. This way you can continue to keep the country up and running for years to come.
October 3, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Kimball Midwest customers are in almost any industry you can think of across the United States. Within each industry, whether it be agriculture, automotive, construction or one of many others, cutting metal is a job that arises.
September 19, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
When searching for the right reciprocating saw blades for your shop, the key question is what materials or applications you routinely use them for.
September 5, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to cutting through metal, precision, efficiency and durability are key. If cutting holes in metal is routine in your shop, you know the right tools make all the difference.
October 26, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Kimball Midwest knows cutting tools are an important part of many operations, and accuracy and consistency are vital components of quality cutting tools. This is why we carry the best equipment to ensure you have maximum performance during your project. One of our highest performance equipment categories is our carbide cutting tools.
October 19, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to your shop, you know it is important that your workspace is efficient. However, you know it can get hectic and cutting tools can easily get scattered or misplaced. When there is work to be done, you don’t want to waste time looking for the exact tool you need.
October 12, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Choosing the proper cutting tool for the job is vital for safety, effectiveness and efficiency in your shop. The type of material you’re cutting is the most important variable, but the thickness also can be relevant.
September 28, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
We know the shop can be a bustling environment. Between the busy nature of the shop and the use of different tools, accidents can happen.
