Workshop Accessories for Sizing, Adapting, Flaring & Installation

Some of the most useful workshop tools don't fit neatly into a single category. Sutton non-cutting tools bring together specialist accessories for identifying drills & fasteners, adapting drilling equipment, flaring tubing, preparing large openings & handling installation work where the right supporting tool can remove a surprising amount of guesswork.

Rather than choosing from this collection by appearance, start with the problem on the bench. An M810 Ezy-Sizer answers a measurement question, an M801 chuck changes what a compatible SDS Plus setup can hold, Z100 Ezy-Flare tools serve tubing work, while the M802 system tackles large openings in sheet-type building materials. They're different tools connected by one practical idea: making the surrounding job easier to set up & complete correctly.

Anyone identifying an unknown drill, bolt or fastener can move naturally between the M810 gauges & Measuring & Layout Tools. Where the job instead begins with changing how drilling equipment accepts a cutter, Drill Accessories provides the more relevant pathway.

What Are Sutton Non-Cutting Tools?

“Miscellaneous” describes the collection structure, not a single tool type. Industrial Shed's current Sutton range combines several specialist workshop products that solve different setup, identification, adaptation & installation problems.

M810 Ezy-Sizer gauges help identify dimensions rather than create them. Sutton's plastic gauge covers tasks including wood screws, self-tapping metal-thread screws, bolts, wall plugs & drill sizes, while the multi-function range provides metric & imperial identification functions for drills, fasteners, nuts & threads.

M801 keyless chuck & SDS Plus adaptor serves a completely different purpose. Its 2–13 mm clamping range allows a compatible SDS Plus rotary hammer setup to accept regular non-SDS drill bits, extending the tooling options available from the machine without pretending an ordinary drill bit becomes an SDS bit.

Z100 Ezy-Flare tools move the collection into tubing work, while the M802 adjustable hole-cutter system tackles large-diameter openings & includes replaceable HSS or TCT blade options. A door-handle replacement jig adds another specialist installation tool to the assortment.

The useful way to understand the collection, then, isn't “What do all these products have in common?” It's “Which small workshop problem am I trying to solve?”

Why Choose Sutton Non-Cutting Tools?

Identify Before You Reach for a Replacement

An unmarked drill or loose fastener can turn a simple job into trial & error. The M810 Ezy-Sizer gives workshops a physical reference for identifying common dimensions without relying solely on worn packaging, faded markings or visual estimates.

That can be particularly useful at a repair bench where hardware arrives with the component rather than in a labelled box.

Adapt a Compatible SDS Plus Setup for Standard Drill Bits

Owning an SDS Plus rotary hammer doesn't mean every useful drill in the workshop has an SDS Plus shank. The Sutton M801 combines an SDS Plus adaptor with a keyless chuck designed to clamp regular drill bits across a 2–13 mm range.

That makes the accessory a compatibility solution rather than another cutting tool. Before use, the machine, operating mode, drill & intended application still need to be appropriate for one another.

Take the Guesswork Out of Repetitive Sizing

Workshop efficiency isn't always about cutting faster. Sometimes it means identifying the correct thread, drill or fastener without making several trips between drawers, gauges & packaging.

For repair work involving replacement hardware, the Ezy-Sizer also creates a useful bridge into Bolts & Fasteners once the relevant size has been established.

Keep Specialist Systems Serviceable

Replaceable components can be more practical than treating an entire system as disposable. The M802 range includes replacement blade options, allowing buyers already using the adjustable hole cutter to identify the correct service component rather than automatically replacing the complete assembly.

That relationship matters when shopping online: M802 replacement blades are components for the M802 system, not general-purpose standalone saw blades.

Common Applications

Workshop Identification & Maintenance

Imagine a maintenance job arriving with an unknown bolt, an unmarked drill & no original packaging. Before ordering replacements or selecting another cutter, an M810 gauge can help establish what is actually on the bench.

That makes sizing tools relevant to fitters, mechanics, maintenance teams, installers & workshops dealing with existing equipment rather than only new fabrication.

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Drilling With Standard-Shank Bits From Compatible SDS Plus Equipment

A rotary hammer may be on hand while the required cutter uses a conventional round shank. The M801 provides a 2–13 mm keyless chuck & SDS Plus adaptor for compatible setups, allowing standard non-SDS drill bits to be held.

Buyers building the cutting side of that setup can browse Drills, while Power Tool Accessories covers the wider accessory environment around powered equipment.

Tubing Installation & Repair

Flaring introduces a completely different trade scenario. Sutton Z100 Ezy-Flare products use a 1/4-inch hex-shank format & are available in individual sizes as well as set configurations within the current collection.

Plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration or automotive buyers should choose around the actual tubing system, material, size & flare requirement rather than assuming every flaring tool produces the same connection geometry.

Large Openings in Sheet-Type Building Materials

Ceiling penetrations, service openings & installation cut-outs can require diameters far beyond an ordinary twist drill. Sutton's M802 adjustable hole cutter is designed for larger openings in materials including plasterboard, fibre cement sheeting, fibreglass & stucco.

Its clear dust shield is particularly relevant overhead because it captures debris while still allowing the operator to see the cut. Where the job instead calls for conventional metal hole-cutting sizes, Sutton Tools | Holecutters - HSS provides a distinctly different cutting approach.

Door Hardware Replacement

Replacing existing door hardware can be more awkward than fitting hardware to a blank component because old holes, existing latch positions & previous installation work constrain the new setup.

The Sutton door-handle replacement jig sits in this collection as a specialist installation aid rather than another drilling consumable. Its value is in supporting the setup around the hardware replacement task.

Product Selection Guide

A mixed collection benefits from a different buying method. Instead of comparing every product against every other product, identify the workshop problem first.

Choose M810 by What You Need to Identify

Don't buy a gauge simply because “metric & imperial” sounds comprehensive. Think about the components that regularly land on your bench—drills, screws, bolts, threads or wall plugs—then select the gauge whose functions correspond with those identification jobs.

Once identified, small tools & gauges are easier to keep useful when they have a permanent home. Tools Storage & Organization can support that wider bench-management task.

Treat M801 as an Adaptor, Not a Machine Conversion

The M801 changes the interface available for holding compatible standard drill bits; it doesn't turn every drill bit into the correct cutter for every rotary-hammer application.

Check the machine instructions, operating mode, cutter & material before use. Tool compatibility involves more than whether the shank physically fits into the chuck.

Match M802 Blades to the System & Material

Replacement HSS & TCT blades exist because cutting-edge selection matters. Confirm that you're buying the correct M802 component & choose around the intended material rather than assuming either replacement blade is universally interchangeable in performance.

Large-opening work can also create dust, debris & awkward overhead conditions, so setup around the cut deserves as much attention as diameter selection.

Expert Tips

Photograph an Unknown Component Before the Bench Gets Cleared

When an M810 helps identify a fastener or drill associated with a repair, record the result with the job information. The next technician shouldn't have to solve the same sizing question from scratch.

A ten-second record can turn a future mystery component into a known replacement.

Check the Rotary Hammer Mode Before Using M801

A chuck adaptor solves a shank-compatibility problem, not an application problem. Confirm that the machine mode is appropriate for the standard drill bit & material before pulling the trigger.

Physical fit is only the first compatibility check.

Keep M802 Replacement Blades With the M802 System

Loose replacement blades become much harder to identify months later when packaging has disappeared. Store system-specific spares with the cutter or label their location clearly.

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Measure Tubing Before Choosing the Flaring Tool

A flare that looks close isn't necessarily the flare the connection requires. Establish the tube dimensions & connection requirement first, then select the appropriate tool rather than working backwards from whichever Ezy-Flare bit is already in the toolbox.

This is one job where identifying the system is more important than improvising around the available accessory.

Don't Let the Word “Misc” Lower the Compatibility Standard

Mixed categories contain products that are easy to buy by visual similarity. Part numbers such as M801, M802 & M810 exist for a reason.

Check the exact system, size & function before ordering a replacement component or accessory.

Consider the Cost of the Job Around the Accessory

A small gauge, adaptor or replacement component can determine whether much more expensive equipment is usable on the day. Keeping known workshop essentials available can therefore matter more than their individual purchase price suggests.

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