12mm Shank Size Drill Bits

Extended Length—Drill through panels and thick workpieces with our longest bits. Their length is good for creating deep holes but makes them less rigid than other bits. As a result, they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard materials.

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.

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.

Uncoated—The most economical option, uncoated bits perform best when used on low-carbon steel and aluminum. Polished to reduce friction, they're also known as bright finish bits.

					Shank			Each		Package
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Jobbers' Length







				Black Oxide

				12.0	0.4724"	151	77	Round	12 mm	Standard	00000000	000000	—	———	0




						Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

						12.0	0.4724"	151	77	Round	12 mm	Standard	0000000	00000	—	———	0




								Gold Oxide

								12.0	0.4724"	149	110.3	Round	12 mm	Split	000000000	00000	5	000000000	000000




										Uncoated

										12.0	0.4724"	149	100.8	Round	12 mm	Standard	00000000	00000	—	———	0


										Short Length







														Black Oxide

														12.0	0.4724"	102	27	Round	12 mm	Split	00000000	00000	—	———	0




																Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

																12.0	0.4724"	102	50.8	Round	12 mm	Split	0000000	00000	—	———	0


																Extended Length







																				Black Oxide

																				12.0	0.4724"	315	226	Round	12 mm	Standard	00000000	000000	—	———	0

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits


Jobbers' Length Round Shank	Short Length Round Shank	Split

Tough and wear resistant, 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.

Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.

Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.

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.

Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—The hardest and most wear-resistant coating, especially at high temperatures. These bits are best for hard and abrasive materials, such as iron, titanium, and fiberglass.

Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

				12.0	0.4724"	151	101.1	Round	12 mm	Split	0000000	000000




						Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated

						12.0	0.4724"	151	83	Round	12 mm	Split	00000000	000000




								Gold Oxide

								12.0	0.4724"	151	77	Round	12 mm	Split	000000000	00000


								Short Length







												Uncoated

												12.0	0.4724"	102	26.9	Round	12 mm	Split	00000000	00000

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Jobbers' Length

Round Shank

Short Length

Round Shank

Extended Length

Round Shank


Standard	Split

Performance similar to solid carbide but at a lower price point. Like carbide bits, these are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel and maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like iron and hardened steel, upgrade to carbide for longer life.

Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.

Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	146	91.4	Round	12 mm	Standard	00000000	000000


				12.0	0.4724"	146	111	Round	12 mm	Split	00000000	00000


				Short Length







								Uncoated

								12.0	0.4724"	92	36	Round	12 mm	Standard	000000000	00000


								Extended Length







												Uncoated

												12.0	0.4724"	191	96	Round	12 mm	Standard	000000000	00000

Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy. Carbide bits stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and difficult-to-machine materials. They last 10 to 20 times longer than their closest alternative, cobalt steel. Carbide can be brittle, however, so these bits require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand drilling applications.

Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.

Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.

Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated bits, especially on materials like hardened steel, iron, and stainless steel.

Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—No drill bits last longer. These are the best for high-speed, high-temperature drilling of very hard and abrasive materials, including titanium and fiberglass.

Uncoated—Excellent for a range of materials but won't last as long as coated bits.

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length
Round Shank






				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	120	76	Round	12 mm	Four Facet	0000000	0000000


				Short Length
				Round Shank






								Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

								12.0	0.4724"	75	32	Round	12 mm	Four Facet	000000000	00000




										Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated

										12.0	0.4724"	75	32	Round	12 mm	Four Facet	00000000	00000




												Uncoated

												12.0	0.4724"	75	32	Round	12 mm	Four Facet	00000000	00000

Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

Jobbers' Length

Cut clean holes in abrasive material without fraying or delaminating the surface. Made of carbide, these bits resist wear to retain a sharp edge, even after after hundreds of cuts.

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size, mm	Point Angle	Drill Bit Point Type	Bit Style		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Diamond Coated

				12.0	0.4724"	120	76	Round	12	140°	Brad	Fluted	0000000	0000000

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

Jobbers' Length

Round Shank

Straight flutes withstand the heavy pressure needed to penetrate hardened steel. These bits cut more aggressively and resist stress better than spiral-flute bits. A lower-priced alternative to solid carbide, they stay sharp when drilling abrasive material but won’t last as long.

Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	146	48	Round	12 mm	Notched	0000000	000000

Hole-Starting Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

120° Point Angle

Standard

Create an accurate starting place in your workpiece. Cut an indent with these bits, then continue drilling with a longer bit. The indent prevents slipping so the final hole is centered and precise. Cobalt steel resists wear to stay sharp when cutting hard materials, such as nickel. Also known as spotting drill bits.

Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.

Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.

					Shank			90° Point Angle
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size, mm	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Short Length







				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	102	31.7	Round	12	Standard	00000000	000000

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Plastic

The precision-ground, 60° point penetrates gradually to prevent cracking and chipping. It also reduces heat that can deform the material. Use these bits for drilling into acrylic, laminate, and other plastics. They're made of wear-resistant high-speed steel.

Jobbers' Length About Jobbers' Length

					Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size, mm	Point Angle	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Uncoated



		12.0	0.4724"	151	110	Round	12	60°	Standard	000000000	000000

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Jobbers' Length

Parabolic Flute

Round Shank

Split

Avoid clogs and dissipate heat with cobalt bits that last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. The flutes clear chips to improve coolant flow and prevent damage to the bit and the hole. They also speed up drilling since you don't have to stop to clear the bit manually.

Jobbers' Length—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
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Flute Type	Type	Size, mm	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	152	101	Parabolic	Round	12	Split	0000000	000000

Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Jobbers' Length

Round Shank

Split

The flutes spiral in the opposite direction of other bits and stay sharp longer than high-speed steel. They’re primarily used to remove stripped screws. Choose a bit that’s slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw’s head. Set your power tool to rotate in reverse. Slowly drill in the center of the screw head, maintaining constant pressure. As the bit penetrates, it will catch onto the screw and reverse it out of the hole. If the screw is badly stripped, you might need to punch a starter hole. Also known as reverse-flute bits.

Jobbers' Length—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				Each
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		1-4	5-Up
Jobbers' Length







				Uncoated

				12.0	0.4724"	149	111	Round	12 mm	Split	0000000	000000	000000

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits


Jobbers' Length Parabolic Flute Round Shank	Split

With flutes that lift chips out of the hole, you don't have to stop drilling to clear these bits manually. They improve coolant flow to dissipate heat and prevent clogs that can damage the bit and ruin the hole. High-speed steel is good for general purpose drilling in most metals.

Parabolic Flute—A U-shaped groove on the flutes cuts faster and clears chips more quickly than high-helix bits, so these are better for drilling deeper holes.

Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.

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.

Uncoated—The most economical option, uncoated bits perform best when used on low-carbon steel and aluminum. Polished to reduce friction, they're also known as bright finish bits.

						Shank
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Flute Type	Type	Size, mm	Drill Bit Point Type		Each
Jobbers' Length







				Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

				12.0	0.4724"	151	101	Parabolic	Round	12	Split	0000000	000000




						Uncoated

						12.0	0.4724"	151	77	Parabolic	Round	12	Split	0000000	00000

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits


Jobbers' Length Round Shank	Standard

With flutes that spiral in the opposite direction of other bits, these are primarily used to remove stripped screws. Choose a bit that’s slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw’s head. Set your power tool to rotate in reverse. Slowly drill in the center of the screw head, maintaining constant pressure. As the bit penetrates, it will catch onto the screw and reverse it out of the hole. If the screw is badly stripped, you might need to punch a starter hole. Also known as reverse-flute bits. High-speed steel is the versatile choice for drilling most metals.

Jobbers' Length—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.

					Shank				Each
	Drill Bit Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Overall Lg., mm	Max. Drilling Dp., mm	Type	Size	Drill Bit Point Type		1-9	10-Up
Jobbers' Length







				Black Oxide

				12.0	0.4724"	151	86.6	Round	12 mm	Standard	00000000	000000	000000