A short reamer with an axial hole used with an arbor or mandrel is called as chucking reamer.

Where electricity is not available, Ratchet drilling machine is used for drilling holes.

Straight fluted reamers are useful for general reaming work. Helical fluted reamers are particularly suitable for reaming holes with keyway grooves or special lines cut into them. The helical flutes will bridge the gap and reduce binding and chattering.