This is a seemingly simple question. Do you need customized woodworking tools or standardized tools? As you begin to explore the difference between these two options, there are some factors to consider; the answer is not always clear at a glance.

It is beneficial to choose standard blades that can be ordered from a supplier. Using standard blades is easier to find in inventory, it can fit many applications, and you know what you get. Although this may seem to simplify a consideration for your work, it may not always be the best solution or the most cost-effective solution in the long run. In addition, not all standard blades are general purpose blades; some are designed for specific purposes.

Customized tools fully meet the needs of your attempt to produce. This usually leads to better performance in terms of throughput, cutting rate, life, efficiency, waste reduction, and product quality. Achieving very high productivity through small performance enhancements can have a positive impact on your bottom line. When the carbide tip cutter is replaced with a diamond tip, the performance improvements listed are more obvious. This includes reducing wear and sharpening downtime. If there is regular maintenance, it is common for pointed tools to last for decades.

Strategic partners can help you design the custom tools needed to achieve the most lean operations. Custom tools can be designed to solve specific defects that cause problems in your production. When your tools need to be sharpened, understanding your needs when creating tools also makes them a good choice because it can simplify your supplier relationship. In addition, when tools are manufactured by local suppliers, inventory delivery time can be shortened. 

Many times standard blades make sense, but if you want to improve and improve performance, custom tools may be a better choice. If your standardized tools cannot provide the performance you need, consider using custom tools. The choice of custom or standard tools is up to you: which one will help you achieve the best performance? Source: Peak Toolworks is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the cemented carbide and diamond tool industry. The company's product portfolio includes Peak, NAP, Gladu, General Saw, RKO, Riverside Tool and tool sharpening. For information, please call 800-457-7468 (United States) or 800-363-9117 (Canada), visit peaktoolworks.com, or send an email to sales@peaktoolworks.com (United States) or demand@peaktoolworks.com (Canada) ).

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