Wescon 596-S Microstop

A countersink cage: it holds a threaded cutter and stops it at a set depth, adjustable in half-thousandth steps.

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The cage stops the cutter at a set depth, so every countersink in a row comes out the same. The 1/4"-28 thread takes the cobalt countersink cutters listed here.

A cheaper route in is the 9-piece microstop and countersink kit. Pilot sizes follow the rivet holes on the drill chart.

Specifications

Maker	Wescon
Model	596-S
Shank	1/4"
Cutter thread	1/4"-28 female
Depth adjustment	0.0005" increments
Cutter capacity	3/4"
Max speed	10,000 RPM
Bearing	Heavy-duty thrust bearing

Source: a distributor's listing, checked 2026-09-29.

Questions people actually ask

What shank does the Wescon Microstop 596-S 1/4" Shank 3/4" Capacity take?

1/4", according to the distributor listing checked on 2026-09-29.

Where can I buy the Wescon Microstop 596-S 1/4" Shank 3/4" Capacity?

A distributor we checked lists it in the Americas. The link to its page, with the live price and stock, opens when the partnership does.

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