Abstract: Carbide drilling and cutting tools for use in manufacturing printed circuit boards are provided by a process that recycles used tools as the starting raw materials. The used tools have a working portion and shank with a diameter of, for example, approximately 0.125 inches. The working portion of the used tool is removed and a new carbide head is attached to the remaining shank. The new carbide head, which also has a diameter of approximately 0.125 inches, is then machined to create a new working portion. The new tool is distributed for use and then recovered after use for recycling and manufacture of new tools from the shanks of the recycled tools.