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

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Morse Taper Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Morse Taper Shank

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Extended Length, Round Shank.

    Extended Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

    Our basic drill bits are also the most versatile. Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel.
    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.
    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.
    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
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6 5/8"3.94"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		2931A48000000
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		8 3/4"4"Morse Taper
    		Morse 2Standard
    		2929A37500000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6 5/8"3.94"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		3022A6700000
     
    Uncoated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6 5/8"3.94"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		8870A5100000
     
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		4 1/8"1.75"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		8947A24500000
     
    Extended Length
     
    Black Oxide
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		8 3/4"4"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		29315A16600000
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		12"7.84"Round
    		37/64"Standard
    		2939A4300000
     

    Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Extended Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Extended Length

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

    Standard

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

    Split

    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' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    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.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2933A53000000
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round/3-Flat
    		1/2"Split
    		2905A1500000
     
    Extended Length
     
    Black Oxide
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		12"9"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2464A1300000
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		18"12"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2464A43000000
     

    Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Split

    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' 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
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Split
    		8939A44000000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' 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.
    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—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6 5/8"4.81"Round
    		37/64"Split
    		27995A547000000
     
    Uncoated
    37/64"
    		0.5781"
    		6 5/8"3.9"Round
    		37/64"Split
    		3069A8500000
     

    Tap and Drill Bit Cases

    For Drill Bits
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Drill Bit Stands. Tap and Drill Bit Cases, For Drill Bits, Steel.

    Steel

    Store and organize drill bits so they stay in good working condition and don't go missing. These cases have individually marked holes for each size in your set.
    Steel—Steel cases have stands that fold in and out. Stand them up when you need them, then fold them back into the slim case for storage inside a workbench drawer.
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    For Inch, Wire Gauge, Letter Size Drill Bits
     
    For Jobbers' Length
    Steel191/16", 1/2", 1/4", 1/8", 21 Ga., 25 Ga., 37/64", 29 Ga., 3/16", 3/32", 3/8", 5/16", 5/32", 5/64", 7 Ga., 7/16", 7/32", F, U7"4"1 1/4"2961A43000000
     

    Drill Bit Guides

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drill Bit Guides. Drill Bit Guides.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Drill Bit Guides.
    Place these guides on your workpiece to drill precise holes without building a fixture. They'll even work on corners and round surfaces. Lines marked on the side allow you to align your holes accurately. Made of hardened steel, they’re tough enough to withstand frequent use.
    For Drill Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size Decimal Equiv.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    33/64", 17/32", 35/64", 9/16", 37/64", 19/32", 39/64", 5/8"0.5156", 0.5313", 0.5469", 0.5625", 0.5781", 0.5938", 0.6094", 0.6250"5 1/2"1 1/8"1 1/8"Steel9550T112000000

    Quick-Change Hex Shank Drill Taps for Drills and Screwdrivers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Taps. Quick-Change Hex Shank Drill Taps for Drills and Screwdrivers.
    Save time when you need to change drill taps frequently. The grooved shank snaps directly into drills, power screwdrivers, and other tools that accept a 1/4" hex shank. However, they’re not rated for impact drivers. With a drill bit point to drive into the workpiece, these taps can drill and tap holes in a single step. They’re made of high-speed steel and are for use on most metal and plastic.
    Their spiral flutes keep chips clear by drawing them back toward the tap and out of the hole. All have a plug chamfer with 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, so they’re suitable for start-to-finish tapping.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel—Uncoated taps are strong enough for most tapping jobs but have the shortest tool life.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel—Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated taps resist heat and wear better than uncoated taps, letting them last up to twice as long.
    Thread
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Size
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Point
    Angle
    Flute
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Thread
    Type
    Pitch Dia.
    Limit
    Hex Shank
    Size
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    5/8"-18
    		1 3/4"6 1/16"37/64"
    		0.5781"118°Spiral4UNF
    		H31/4"3464A67000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel
    5/8"-18
    		1 3/4"6 1/16"37/64"
    		0.5781"118°Spiral4UNF
    		H31/4"3464A13700000
     

    Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    What you need to add or repair threads quickly in parts under stress or vibration. These inserts come with a closed-end tap, a drill bit, and an installation bit. Also known as E-Z Lok, they have Loctite® adhesive already applied, and the adhesive reaches full strength after 72 hours.
    Thin Wall—Use these inserts near the edge of workpieces or wherever you only have space for a small hole. They're also lighter than standard and extra-thick wall inserts for applications with strict weight limits.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Drive
    Style
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Thin Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1/2"-13
    		5/8"-11
    		0.625"37/64"
    		0.578"Slotted
    		1096015A1140000000
     

    Depth-Limiting Drill Stops

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drill Stops.
    Ensure identical hole depths every time. Position the collar on your bit and tighten the set screw.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    Hex Key Size
    for Set Screw
    Material
    Each
    For Inch Drill Bits
    37/64"0.5781"1"1"1/8"Steel8865A241000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Drill Bit, Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Drill Bit, Installation Tool, Through-Hole Tap.

    Drill Bit, Installation Tool

    and Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    9/16"-18
    		0.844"37/64"
    		0.578"6Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		91732A3370000000
    M14 x 2 mm21 mm37/64"
    		0.578"12Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap    		91732A068000000
     
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