Metal Drill Rods | McMaster-Carr

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM A681

ASTM A686

ASTM A600

	Drill Bit Size Drill Bit Size

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Reamer Size Reamer Size

1/64"
1/32"
3/64"
1/16"
5/64"
3/32"
7/64"
1/8"
9/64"
5/32"
11/64"
3/16"
13/64"
7/32"
15/64"
1/4"
17/64"
9/32"
19/64"
5/16"
21/64"
11/32"
23/64"
3/8"
25/64"
13/32"
27/64"
7/16"
29/64"
15/32"
31/64"
1/2"
33/64"
17/32"
35/64"
9/16"
37/64"
19/32"
39/64"
5/8"
41/64"
21/32"
43/64"
11/16"
45/64"
23/32"
47/64"
3/4"
49/64"
25/32"
51/64"
13/16"
53/64"
27/32"
55/64"
7/8"
57/64"
29/32"
59/64"
15/16"
61/64"
31/32"
63/64"
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About Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance.

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are ready for turning in your lathe.

Oversized Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits.

Hardened Undersized High-Speed
M2 Tool Steel Rod Sets

These rod sets are supplied in a metal index case with fold-out panels.

Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Also known as reamer blanks, these rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

Tight-Tolerance High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Ready for turning in a lathe, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are held to a strict straightness tolerance.

Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Hardened High-Speed M42 Tool Steel

Also known as cobalt steel, this M42 tool steel maintains its hardness in high-speed cutting applications that generate intense heat. Use it to make tools for cutting extremely hard materials.

Wear-Resistant High-Speed M4 Tool Steel Rods

Made from powdered metal, M4 tool steel has a consistent microstructure that gives it outstanding resistance to wear and abrasion. It is comparable to CPM Rex M4.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe.

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these rods are precision ground with a tight diameter tolerance.

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods

Ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances, these rods are ready to be turned in a lathe.

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Rods

All set for turning in your lathe, these precision-ground rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance.

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2
Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Rods

The diameter on these rods is precision ground while the straightness is held to a strict tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.

Oversized Shock-Resistant
S7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Hardened Easy-to-Machine P20 Tool Steel

Furnished hardened, P20 tool steel is strong and easy to machine. It has the wear resistance and highly polishable surface needed to fabricate long-lasting molds and dies.

Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Rods

An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Ultra-Wear-Resistant A11 Tool Steel

Resistant to wear, abrasion, and chipping, A11 is a hard material that is often made into punches and stamping tools.

About Tool Steel

Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance MultipurposeOil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened Tight-Tolerance MultipurposeOil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Multipurpose Oil-HardeningO1 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened Undersized High-SpeedM2 Tool Steel Rod Sets

Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened High-Speed M42 Tool Steel

Wear-Resistant High-Speed M4 Tool Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance MultipurposeAir-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened Tight-Tolerance MultipurposeAir-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Multipurpose Air-HardeningA2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Tight-Tolerance Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Shock-ResistantS7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Hardened Easy-to-Machine P20 Tool Steel

Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Rods

Ultra-Wear-Resistant A11 Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Hardened Undersized High-Speed
M2 Tool Steel Rod Sets

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2
Tool Steel Rods and Discs

Oversized Shock-Resistant
S7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs