The MachinistPost Blog

How MachinistPost was built from a small town in north-central Oklahoma to serve machine shops nationwide.

A long-horizon financial model comparing the total cost of resharpening programs versus continuous new-drill purchasing.

How to set up cutting tool inventory management that prevents stockouts, bloat, and mystery losses.

The right way to pack drill bits for mail-in resharpening so they arrive undamaged and get processed fast.

Step-by-step instructions for organizing and executing a production drill audit that yields actionable data.

A full walkthrough of the MachinistPost mail-in drill resharpening process from shipping to return.

The full hidden cost picture of buying new drills versus investing in a professional resharpening program.

Why wrong feed rates silently cost more than any other drilling parameter and how to find yours.

How to build a simple drill tracking system that tells you where every bit is and when it was last sharpened.

How proper storage and handling practices protect your drill investment and extend usable tool life.

How to create and maintain a drill reconditioning log that feeds real data into your tooling decisions.

How to measure and track holes per regrind as a reliable KPI for drill performance and program ROI.

How to design and implement a formal drill maintenance program that reduces tooling spend over time.

How drill inventory strategy differs between job shops and high-volume production environments.

Organizing your drill inventory for fast access, accurate tracking, and zero lost or misidentified bits.

How to store drill bits to prevent edge damage, corrosion, and costly mix-ups on the shop floor.

Running the actual numbers on resharpening vs replacement to find your shop break-even point.

How to calculate true cost per drilled hole and use it to make smarter tooling decisions.

A production-floor accounting of what dull drills actually cost per shift in time, scrap, and tool spend.

Everything you need to know about building, buying, and maintaining a comprehensive drill bit set.

The financial case for consolidating drill maintenance under one program across a multi-machine shop.

Why high-volume production shops gain a competitive edge by switching to professional drill reconditioning.

A step-by-step checklist for auditing your entire drill program before the new year.

How to run a thorough year-end drill audit to cut waste and set your tool crib up for success.