Abstract: A drill/reamer bit is described that is particularly suitable for high speed operation and which comprises a bit having a "split" pilot or drill portion with four facets and two cutting edges on each web and a "step" or reamer portion having two reliefs and one cutting edge associated with each web, the webs being formed by a pair of flutes angled at from approximately 81/2.degree. to approximately 23.degree., the bit being formed primarily of fine grain tungsten carbide material, the drill portion having an included angle of approximately 118.+-.2 degrees.

Abstract: A router is made from a carbide shaft or rod which has two sets of flutes, which preferably turn in the same direction and overlap each other in each and every circumference of the fluted part of the shaft. One set of flutes has a slow spiral and sharp cutting edges. The other set of flutes has a fast spiral and a clean out groove with a large cross section. The rod turns, for cutting, in a direction which drives chips, dust, and other debris downwardly where they are drawn off by a vacuum cleaner. The air draft of the vacuum cleaner passes through the flutes and cools the cutting edges.