P&N Workshop Tools Range — Quick Reference
P&N is the Australian workshop tooling brand for affordable cutting tools, hand files, measuring instruments and machining accessories. 200+ line items at AIMS — HSS jobber drill bits, files, hole saws, taps, dies, measuring tools. Selection turns on the operation + the substrate + price-vs-life trade-off (P&N positions affordable mid-range).
| P&N Product Type | Common Sizes | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| HSS Jobber Drill Bits | Metric 1.0-13mm, imperial 1/16"-1/2" | General workshop drilling — mild steel, aluminium, plastics |
| Engineer's Files (Hand Files) | 4" - 14" lengths, various cuts (smooth/2nd cut/bastard) | Hand filing, deburring, finishing work |
| Bi-Metal Hole Saws | 14-152 mm Ø | Sheet metal cutting — electrical, plumbing rough-in |
| HSS Taps (Hand + Machine) | Metric coarse + UNC/UNF + BSP | Workshop thread cutting — internal threads |
| Button + Round Dies | Per thread form | Workshop thread cutting — external threads |
| Measuring Tools (Calipers, Squares) | Various — precision and trade-grade | Workshop measurement + layout |
| Drill Bit Sets (Cased) | Common metric + imperial drill ranges | Workshop drill set in moulded case |
| Tap & Die Sets | Workshop standard kits | Combined tap-and-die set for workshop completion |
P&N sits between budget tools and premium brands (Sutton, SECO) — affordable for trade and workshop use without compromising on basic quality. For premium alternatives, see Sutton Tools. Companion ranges: drilling, hand tools, threading, measuring tools.
P&N Workshop Tools — Drill Bits, Tool Files, Hole Saws, Taps & Precision Measuring Tools
P&N is a trusted Australian workshop tooling brand offering a broad range of affordable cutting tools, hand files, measuring instruments and machining accessories designed for engineering, maintenance, DIY & trade applications. With over 200 products in the AIMS Industrial P&N collection, the range spans HSS jobber drill bits in metric and imperial, countersinks, hole saws, hand taps, an extensive selection of tool files, and precision measuring tools including calipers, scribers and engineers’ rules. For the maintenance machinist, toolroom operator or hands-on tradesperson who needs reliable, consistent workshop tooling at a practical price, P&N delivers.
Drill Bits, Hole Saws, Countersinks & Hand Taps
P&N's cutting tool range covers the everyday drilling and threading needs of workshops, maintenance departments and fabricators — available in metric and imperial dimensions to suit all applications:
- Metric Workshop Jobber Drill Bit: HSS jobber-length drill bit in metric sizing; the workshop standard for general drilling in steel, aluminium, plastics and non-ferrous metals across maintenance and fabrication tasks
- Imperial Workshop Jobber Drill Bit: HSS jobber drill bit in imperial (inch) sizing; essential for maintenance work on older plant and equipment manufactured to imperial standards
- Workshop 90° Three Flute Countersink Drill Bits: Three-flute HSS countersink for producing clean 90° chamfers in steel and non-ferrous metals; reduces burrs on drilled holes and seats countersunk fasteners flush
- Metric Workshop Thread Range Carbon Tap and Drill Set: Comprehensive metric tap and drill set covering the most common thread sizes; a workshop must-have for cutting internal threads and repairing stripped threads in maintenance situations
Tool Files, Measuring Tools & Workshop Accessories
P&N's tool file range is one of the most comprehensive available from a single brand in Australia — covering bastard, second cut and smooth grades in flat, half-round, round, square and needle profiles for metalworking, deburring and surface finishing. Alongside files, P&N supplies the hand tools every engineer and machinist needs at the bench:
- P&N File Handle Soft Grip (Suits 100 to 250mm Files): Ergonomic soft-grip file handle for comfortable extended use; fits standard tang files from 100mm to 250mm and significantly reduces hand fatigue during filing operations
- P&N Eco Range File Handle (Suits 100 to 300mm Files): A cost-effective file handle option accommodating a wider range of file lengths; ideal for workshops that need to maintain a supply of handles across multiple users
- P&N Workshop Engineers Scriber – Tungsten Tip 150mm Stainless Steel: Precision tungsten-tipped scriber for marking out on steel, aluminium and other hard surfaces; the tungsten tip maintains a sharp point far longer than conventional scribers
- P&N Workshop Engineers Rule – Precision 150mm Stainless Steel: Precision ground stainless steel engineers rule for accurate measurement and marking out; a bench staple for machinists, toolmakers and maintenance engineers
P&N tools complement AIMS Industrial's broader workshop range — browse our fasteners collection for bolts, nuts and fixings, or explore our welding supplies and lubrication equipment for complete maintenance and fabrication coverage.
Browse P&N drill bits, hole saws & cutting accessories at AIMS Industrial alongside our Abrasives, Power Tools, and Hand Tools collections. Order online or contact our team for volume pricing and expert advice.