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    About Drill Bits
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    Compare material, finish, length class, and decimal size equivalents.

    Cobalt Steel Reduced-Round Shank Drill Bit Sets

    More wear resistant than high-speed steel, these bits cut large holes with tools that have a standard-size chuck. The shank has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip and fits drill presses and portable drills. Cobalt steel bits last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. They can also run up to 25% faster at higher temperatures without being damaged on hard materials such as nickel. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' LengthAbout Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Reduced-Round Shank Drill Bit Sets, Jobbers' Length.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
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    Uncoated
    1/2"89/16"-1" (increments of 1/16")InchSplit Point
    		Metal Case00000000000000
     

    Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bit Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bit Sets.
    An economical alternative to reamers, these sets include four bit sizes for enlarging existing drilled holes. Bits have four flutes that won’t catch on the inside of the hole like standard two-flute bits can, avoiding damage to the hole and your tool. The shank has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip, so you can ream large holes using tools that have small-capacity chucks. Sets also contain four hole-starting bits.
    Gold Oxide—Like black oxide, this finish adds wear resistance and reduces friction for improved chip flow. Because it’s less prone to flaking off, it offers better rust protection when bits aren't in use.
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    Gold Oxide
    81/4", 5/16", 25/64", and 15/32" Hole-Starting Bits,
    3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" Hole-Enlarging Bits    		InchMetal Case000000000000000
     

    Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

    Cut large holes with drill presses and portable drills that have a standard-size chuck. The shank on these bits has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip. High-speed steel is good for general purpose drilling in most metals. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' LengthAbout Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets, Jobbers' Length.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
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    Black Oxide
    1/2"89/16"-1" (increments of 1/16")InchSplit Point
    		Metal Case000000000000000
    1/2"89/16"-1" (increments of 1/16")InchStandard Point
    		Metal Case0000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    1/2"89/16"-1" (increments of 1/16")InchStandard Point
    		Metal Stand0000000000000
     

    Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood.
    Not only do these bits bore holes faster than standard smooth-finish bits, they create less friction and heat buildup to last longer. The spurred teeth have a long life, but they're less effective at guiding the bit so cuts on angled and overlapping holes tend to be rougher. Also known as multispur bits.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
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    Black Oxide
    81 1/2", 1 1/4", 1 1/8", 1 3/4", 1", 2 1/8", 2 9/16"Screw
    		Quick-Change Hex
    		Plastic Case5 1/2" Long Extension00000000000000
     

    Hex-Bit Tap Sets

    The taps in these sets have the same hex shank as screwdriver bits. Snap them into the included driver to thread a range of hole sizes. Then switch to a screwdriver bit to install the fastener. Taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—Multiple Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. For Threading Fastener Threads, For Fastener Threads, Bit, Right-Hand Thread, Sold as Sets.
    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include multiple sizes of plug chamfer taps for through holes and blind holes.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Plug Chamfer
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    Uncoated
    81 each of sizes M3 × 0.5 mm, M4 × 0.7 mm, M5 × 0.8 mm, M6 × 1.0 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, and M10 × 1.5 mmMetric
    		Plastic Case4Hex00000000000000
     

    Drill-Point Countersink Sets for Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Countersinks. Drill-Point Countersink Sets for Screws.
    Save time by drilling and countersinking your pilot hole in one pass for a range of screw sizes. These countersinks have a small drill point to drill new pilot holes topped with cone-shaped recesses for screw heads.
    High-Speed Steel—These versatile, wear-resistant countersinks cut cleanly in most materials, including plastic, aluminum, and steel.
    82°
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    High-Speed Steel
    28No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"
    		UncoatedRoundPlastic Case000000000000000
     

    Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bit Sets

    All of the bits in these sets have the same shank diameter, so you can quickly change sizes without swapping out the collet on your tool. Because of their small size, they are often used for drilling holes in circuit boards. Carbide bits are the the hardest and most wear resistant. They stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and difficult-to-machine materials. Carbide can be brittle, however, so bits require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand drilling applications.
    Jobbers' LengthAbout Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bit Sets, Jobbers' Length.
    These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Uncoated—Excellent for a range of materials but won't last as long as coated bits.
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    Uncoated
    1/8"81/64"-1/8" (increments of 1/64")InchFour-Facet Point
    		Plastic Case0000000000000
     
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