AB Tools, Inc.

29/05/2026

Here's a great example of a Large Diameter Carbide-Tipped Form Tool that came through the shop recently; ground on our new ANCA CNC Machines MX7 Ultra machine. Reducing multiple operations into just a few, this customer likely saved both setup time and the expense of acquiring several different tools, by going with an AB Tools fully-engineered custom.

Full specials are just 4-6 business days, and made right here in the USA since 1977.

Photos courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DYh6AHiifDG/?img_index=1

22/05/2026

15/05/2026

Do you need a BIG cutter for a BIG job? We can produce Larger Diameter Cutting Tools with Precision-Ground Brazed on Carbide-Tips in 4-6 business days... just send us a part print, snip of the feature, or detailed description of what you're after, and we'll have a concept/approval drawing back to you within 24hrs. Please send inquiries to [email protected] or reach out to your favorite rep or distributor. Made right here in the USA since 1977.

Cutter photos courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfredlyon/

08/05/2026

Did you know that most of our Solid Carbide Key Type Cutters have back relief ground into each tooth? This extra step adds several benefits; reducing friction and binding, providing greater precision in deeper slotting applications, delivering longer tool life and better part surface finishes. Just something we do because we know it will help our customers reach their production goals with confidence and minimal surprises.

Key Cutters are a huge part of our business and we stock a large amount of standard configurations in Solid Carbide and Tipped options... we also have an icon on our www.abtoolsinc.com website (in the shape of a Keyseat Cutter!), of OVERRUNS where we list deeply discounted "extras" that we have available to purchase.

Photo Courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram:
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01/05/2026

Here's a fun one for your Form Tool Friday... Solid Carbide 6-Flute Cutter with all sorts of Angles and Radii...

Fully-engineered specials are still just 4-6 business days from time of order, and made right here in the USA since 1977. Send us a part print, snip of the feature your working on, or detailed description, and we'll usually have a quote and concept/approval drawing back to you within a day. Send inquiries to [email protected] or contact your favorite rep or distributor.

Photos and video link courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram:
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23/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our very own, Alfred Lyon! You do so much to bring positivity and fun to the industry, and constantly take the time to share and educate. We appreciate you!!

17/04/2026

Creating time saving, quality cutting tools to help reduce cycle times and improve your bottom line has been something we been working hard at since 1977. Here's a great example that Alfred posted a while back; a custom Small Diameter, Material-Specific Solid Carbide Dovetail Cutter that looks like it would hold up to some aggressive cuts.

Fully engineered specials are still just 4-6 business days, and made right here in the USA. Send us a part print, snip of the feature you're trying to produce, or a detailed description of what you're after, and chances are we will have a concept/approval drawing back to you within 24hrs. In many cases, we can also offer an expedited service for your hottest jobs, so be sure to ask, if "fast" isn't fast enough. Send inquiries to [email protected] or reach out to your favorite rep or prefered distributor.

Photos courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram:
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10/04/2026

Did you know that we stock FOUR different Milspec Solid Carbide Charging Handle Slot Cutters on the shelf, and can create custom variations in just 4-6 business days? Be sure to check out our catalog page with Part Numbers, and handy jotform below, to help design your own configuration. We offer a comprehensive selection of Tactical cutting tools for your personal home build or dedicated production runs. Made right here in the USA since 1977.

Photos courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram:
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03/04/2026

Here are some great Small Diameter, Long Reach, 3/16" Shank 4FL Solid Carbide Key Cutters, keeping things as rigid as possible for some critical cuts far away from the machine spindle.

Have a tricky application that you can't find off-the-shelf tooling for? Send us a sketch of the feature, snip of the part print, or clear description of what you're trying to do, and chances are, you'll have a quote with approval/concept drawing back within a day. Fully-engineered specials are still just 4-6 business days and made right here in the USA since 1977.

Photo courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DWo6fVzDr4u/?img_index=3

27/03/2026

Some fun little Solid Carbide Double Ended Endmills for your Friday...

From 1-2 tools for a prototype to full runs for your repeat production jobs, we are here to help. Engineered specials are still just 4-6 business days in most cases, and made right here in the USA since 1977.

Photo courtesy of Alfred Lyon's Instagram:
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