Custom Reamers and Jet Reamers by Taylor Tool
Taylor Tool is a leading manufacturer of custom reamers for precision hole finishing across the most demanding industrial environments. With over 100 years of experience, we produce high quality solutions for aerospace, automotive, and machine shop operations. Whether you need a standard size or a modification, our products are designed to deliver consistent results.
Solid Carbide and High Speed Steel Options for Every Project
Our solutions are engineered to meet your exact specification. Whether you require a straight, tapered, or specialty configuration for a specific application, Taylor Tool delivers quality that outperforms off-the-shelf product options. Every solid carbide unit we make is ground to tight tolerances for a clean finish and superior cutting tool performance.
We offer premium carbide and high speed steel material to handle any type of workpiece. Each order is manufactured with custom diameters, lengths, and flute configurations to match your requirements. From wildcat chamber configurations to hand finishing solutions, we can accommodate any request.
Jet and Custom Chamber Reamer Solutions
Taylor Tool offers a complete line of jet and custom chamber reamers for specialized finishing operations. Our designs deliver fast material removal with excellent surface quality, ideal for use in high volume production environments.
Whether your project requires a straight flute or spiral flute configuration, our engineering team can create a solution to meet your specification. We produce precision reamers for through and blind work across every industry.
Fast Delivery and Instant Pricing
Taylor Tool specializes in manufacturing with some of the fastest lead times in the industry. Request a quote today for instant pricing and take advantage of our fast service with delivery in 3 to 5 days. Contact us to discuss your requirements and let us help you find the right solution for your precision finishing needs. We deliver special reamers and standard options with equal quality.
Custom Reamers Built to Your Exact Hole Specification
For more than a century, Taylor Tool has manufactured custom reamers for precise hole finishing in demanding production environments. We build each reamer to your exact diameter, tolerance, flute style, and material — working from your drawing or sample — so you get the size and surface finish your part requires, not a near-enough standard. Custom reamer manufacturing covers everything from one-off prototypes to repeat production runs.
Carbide and High-Speed Steel Reamers
The right substrate depends on your material and volume. Solid carbide reamers hold size and finish in abrasive and hardened materials where high-speed steel wears too quickly, while HSS and cobalt reamers are a cost-effective choice for general-purpose finishing. Taylor Tool grinds both to tight tolerances for consistent, repeatable hole quality.
Specialty and Application-Specific Reamers
Beyond standard chucking and machine reamers, Taylor Tool produces specialty reamers for the jobs general suppliers can’t cover — taper reamers, step reamers, custom chamber reamers, and oversized or undersized diameters. Our jet reamer line is built for fast turnaround when a production line can’t wait.
Reamer types we manufacture
- Custom reamers — made to your drawing, diameter, and tolerance. See special reamers.
- Jet reamers — our fast-delivery line for production-critical needs.
- Carbide reamers — wear resistance for hardened and abrasive materials.
- Taper, step & chamber reamers — special geometries for unique hole forms.
Custom Reamer Manufacturing for Industry
Taylor Tool supplies custom and specialty reamers to automotive, aerospace, power generation, and general manufacturing — from small job shops to high-volume production lines. As a Canadian manufacturer rather than a reseller, we control quality end to end and offer fast, on-time delivery with instant pricing on many items. Need a reamer that doesn’t exist as a standard? That’s exactly what we make.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Taylor Tool make a fully custom reamer?
Yes. We manufacture custom reamers to your exact diameter, tolerance, flute configuration, and material, working from your drawing or sample, in both prototype and production quantities.
What materials are your reamers made from?
Solid carbide for hardened and abrasive materials, and high-speed steel or cobalt for general-purpose finishing — selected to match your workpiece and production volume.
What is a jet reamer?
Our jet reamer line is built around fast turnaround, so you can get a quality reamer quickly when a production run can’t wait.
How tight a tolerance can you hold?
Our reamers are ground for precise, repeatable hole sizing and fine surface finish. Contact us with your tolerance and finish requirements and we’ll confirm the right tool for the job.
Custom Reamer Materials and Selection
Material selection for custom reamers depends on workpiece hardness, abrasiveness, production volume, and cost considerations. Taylor Tool manufactures custom reamers in both solid carbide and high-speed steel (HSS), each offering distinct advantages for specific applications.
Solid carbide reamers deliver superior wear resistance and rigidity for demanding applications. Carbide holds size and finish in hardened steels, abrasive materials like high-silicon aluminum or cast iron, and high-volume production runs where high-speed steel wears too quickly to maintain consistent hole quality. The extreme hardness of carbide allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges far longer than HSS, reducing tool changes and improving cost per hole in the right applications. Solid carbide reamers are the preferred choice when workpiece hardness exceeds Rc 35, when abrasive materials cause rapid HSS wear, or when production volumes justify the higher initial tool cost through extended tool life.
High-speed steel and cobalt reamers offer cost-effective performance for general-purpose finishing, softer materials, and lower production volumes. HSS provides excellent toughness and edge strength for interrupted cuts and less-than-ideal setup conditions where carbide might chip or fracture. Cobalt HSS adds heat resistance and wear resistance beyond standard high-speed steel, extending tool life in stainless steels and other heat-generating materials while remaining more economical than carbide. HSS and cobalt reamers are ideal for job shop work, prototype runs, softer materials below Rc 35, and applications where setup rigidity or interrupted cuts favor a tougher substrate.
| Material | Best For | Advantages | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Carbide | Hardened steels (>Rc 35), abrasive alloys, cast iron, high-silicon aluminum | Maximum wear resistance, holds size longest, superior rigidity | Aerospace components, hardened tool steels, high-silicon aluminum |
| HSS (High-Speed Steel) | Softer steels (<Rc 35), general machining, moderate volumes | Cost-effective, good toughness, versatile | Job shop work, carbon steel, low-alloy steels, prototype runs |
| Cobalt HSS | Stainless steel, alloy steels, moderate hardness materials | Enhanced heat resistance, better wear than standard HSS | Stainless steel, alloy steels, medium-volume production |
Reamer guides
Selection and application guides for our jet reamers and reamer sets.
| Page | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Jet Reamer Sets: Precision Tools for Tight Tolerance Holes | Jet reamer sets deliver precision hole finishing for tight tolerances. |
| Jet Reamers: Design, Applications & Selection Guide | Jet reamers provide superior chip evacuation for deep hole reaming. |
What Are Jet Reamers and Who Makes Them?
Taylor Tool’s jet reamer line is its fast-turnaround reamer range for production-critical hole finishing. Taylor Tool is a Canadian manufacturer, not a reseller, established in 1918 and based in Cambridge, Ontario.
We build custom reamers for precision hole finishing. Send a drawing or sample and our engineers work with you on diameter, tolerance, flute style and material. For geometry and selection detail, see our jet reamers design and selection guide, or review the full reamers and jet reamers range.
Jet Reamer Specifications
Taylor Tool builds jet reamers to your drawing, so specifications are set per order. The table covers what is confirmed.
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Substrates | Solid carbide reamers, HSS reamers, cobalt reamers | Choose by workpiece hardness and volume |
| Flute styles | Straight flute, spiral flute | Match to hole type |
| Hole types | Through hole and blind hole | Specify on your drawing |
| Geometries | Taper reamers, step reamers, chamber reamers, oversized/undersized | Custom forms available |
| Hardness guidance | Carbide above Rc 35; HSS/cobalt below Rc 35 | Workpiece hardness is the starting point |
| Delivery | 3 to 5 days | Confirm timing at quote |
Need a specific tolerance or finish? Send your requirements with your quote request and our team will confirm what can be built.
Jet Reamer Applications by Industry and Material
Jet reamers serve aerospace, automotive, power generation and general manufacturing, from job shops to high-volume lines.
Carbide suits hardened steel, cast iron and high-silicon aluminum. Cobalt HSS is the usual choice for stainless steel and alloy steels, while HSS fits carbon and low-alloy steels, job shop work and prototype runs. For US buyers, match the substrate to your workpiece hardness first, then confirm flute style and geometry for your hole type. Our sales team can check the match before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a jet reamer?
A jet reamer comes from Taylor Tool’s fast turnaround reamer line, built for production-critical hole finishing where standard lead times won’t work.
Does Taylor Tool ship jet reamers to the United States?
Yes. Taylor Tool is expanding its US distribution network. Contact the sales team for ordering information, lead time and distributor availability in your region.
Can I get a jet reamer in carbide, HSS or cobalt?
Yes. Solid carbide, HSS and cobalt HSS are all available. The right choice depends on workpiece hardness and production volume, with Rc 35 as the general dividing line.
How fast can I get one?
Quoted delivery is 3 to 5 days via a quote request. For US destinations, ask sales to confirm timing and shipping terms.
US Availability and Lead Time
US customers order by calling 1-855-221-8277 or emailing sales@taylortool.com. Taylor Tool is increasing its U.S. Sales Representatives and growing its US distribution network, and the sales team can share regional distributor and ordering details.
Quoted delivery is 3 to 5 days, with instant pricing on many items. Ask sales to confirm timing and shipping terms to your location. Request a quote with your drawing or sample to get started.