Car Reamer - R W THOMPSON INC

The R W Thompson KK8-1/2 Car Reamer is a precision-engineered tool designed for professional technicians requiring accurate enlargement and finishing of existing holes in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This tool ensures consistent, true-to-size fits crucial for proper component alignment and long-term reliability in critical assemblies.

Key Features

• Precision Hole Sizing: Delivers accurate, round holes essential for pins, bushings, sleeves, and locating dowels where exact fit and alignment are paramount.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Manufactured by R W THOMPSON INC, ensuring robust durability and reliable performance for frequent use in busy shop environments.
• Smooth, Clean Cutting: Engineered to produce burr-free finishes, minimizing wear on mating components and streamlining the final assembly process.
• Optimized Automotive Geometry: Specifically designed for reaming applications in chassis, suspension, steering, and brake systems across passenger cars, light trucks, and fleet vehicles.
• Consistent Results: Provides repeatable accuracy, supporting tight tolerances across various jobs, making it a dependable tool for production, alignment, and high-volume repair tasks.

Applications

The KK8-1/2 Car Reamer is an indispensable tool for truing or enlarging holes in vital components such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, brackets, mounting plates, and structural parts. Technicians rely on it for setting correct fits on kingpins, control arm and steering knuckle bores, suspension and steering linkage points, and brake backing plates. Its versatility also makes it a practical choice for reaming holes for bushings, pins, and fasteners during custom fabrication, frame and axle repair, retrofit work, and general heavy-duty shop service.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: R W THOMPSON INC
• Model / Part Number: KK8-1/2
• Product Name: Car Reamer
• Weight: 0.2 lb