Cutting tools with negative back rake and front clearance will give the best results. Feed rates of 0.02 to 0.10 inches per revolution and turning speeds of 250 to 750 surface feet per minute give the best turning results. Virtually any type of drill bit works. Drilling is required when using mechanical fasteners. Recommended feed rate is .004 to .020 inches per revolution, deep holes require backing drill out of hole periodically to remove chips.
Speed is approximately the same as for drilling.
Generally tap and dies of 2 or 3 flutes and a slightly negative rake work best. While operating, the tap or die should be periodically backed off to clear chips from the threads. The deburring tool is an inexpensive hand tool that bevels edges, working best on interior curve edges. These tools are useful for beveling or easing edges to relieve the edge sharpness left by most cutting operations. Planes are also useful for reducing the width of panels by slight amounts.