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    About Counterbores
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    Create flat-bottomed holes, so your screw heads sit flush, recessed, or slightly raised.

    Oversized Counterbores

    Designed to give screw heads a slightly loose fit, these counterbores are a bit wider than standard sizes. The extra clearance prevents binding and leaves room for a seal or O-ring around the screw head.
    High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Counterbores. Oversized Counterbores.
    Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Withstand heat, corrosion, and abrasion for longer than uncoated counterbores, so the cutting edges stay sharper.
    Pilot
    Shank
    Uncoated
    Titanium Nitride
    (TiN) Coated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Each
     
    1/64" Oversize
    No. 4
    0.206"0.128"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    No. 5
    0.221"0.141"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 6
    0.244"0.154"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 8
    0.288"0.18"0.250"5"1/4"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 10
    0.330"0.206"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.398"0.266"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.491"0.328"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round40000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.588"0.391"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round40000000000000000000000000
    7/16"
    0.679"0.453"0.500"7"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.773"0.515"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.961"0.641"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"
    1.149"0.766"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"
    1.338"0.891"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    1"
    1.526"1.016"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4000000000000000000000000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    No. 4
    0.221"0.143"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 5
    0.236"0.156"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 6
    0.259"0.169"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 8
    0.303"0.195"0.250"5"1/4"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 10
    0.345"0.221"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.413"0.281"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.506"0.344"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round40000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.603"0.406"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round40000000000000000000000000
    7/16"
    0.694"0.469"0.500"7"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.788"0.531"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.976"0.656"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"
    1.164"0.781"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"
    1.353"0.906"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    1"
    1.541"1.031"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4000000000000000000000000000
     
    0.5 mm Oversize
    M3
    6.0 mm3.5 mm0.219"4 1/2"3/16"Round4000000000000———0
    M4
    7.5 mm4.5 mm0.250"5"1/4"Round4000000000000———0
    M5
    9.0 mm5.5 mm0.281"5 5/8"5/16"Round4000000000000———0
    M6
    10.5 mm6.5 mm0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round4000000000000———0
    M8
    13.5 mm8.5 mm0.375"6 1/2"1/2"Round4000000000000———0
    M10
    16.5 mm10.5 mm0.500"7"1/2"Round4000000000000———0
    M12
    18.5 mm12.5 mm0.500"7 1/8"1/2"Round4000000000000———0
    M14
    21.5 mm14.5 mm0.563"7 1/2"5/8"Round4000000000000———0
    M16
    24.5 mm16.5 mm0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round40000000000000———0
    M20
    30.5 mm20.5 mm0.750"8 1/8"7/8"Round40000000000000———0
     
    Carbide-Tipped Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Counterbores. Oversized Counterbores.
    The hardest and most wear-resistant counterbores we offer. These bits stay sharper at higher temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and abrasive materials.
    C2 Carbide—Hard enough to cut cleanly through cast iron and nonferrous metals.
    C5 Carbide—Harder than C2 Carbide, these counterbores cut steel without damaging themselves or the hole.
    Pilot
    Shank
    Uncoated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    C2 Carbide
     
    1/64" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.398"17/64"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.491"21/64"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.588"25/64"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.679"29/64"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.773"33/64"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.961"41/64"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.149"49/64"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.338"57/64"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.526"1 1/64"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.413"9/32"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round300000000000000
    5/16"
    0.506"11/32"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.603"13/32"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.694"15/32"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.788"17/32"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.976"21/32"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.164"25/32"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.353"29/32"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.541"1 1/32"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     
    C5 Carbide
     
    1/64" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.398"17/64"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round300000000000000
    5/16"
    0.491"21/64"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.588"25/64"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.679"29/64"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.773"33/64"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.961"41/64"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.149"49/64"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.338"57/64"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.526"1 1/64"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.413"9/32"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round300000000000000
    5/16"
    0.506"11/32"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.603"13/32"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.694"15/32"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.788"17/32"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.976"21/32"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.164"25/32"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.353"29/32"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.541"1 1/32"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     

    Built-In-Pilot Counterbores

    The pilot centers the counterbore and prevents wobbling for an accurate cut on the first try. With dimensions that match standard screw-head diameters and thread diameters, this is your plug-and-play option for pilot-driven counterbores.
    High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Counterbores. Built-In-Pilot Counterbores.
    Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Withstand heat, corrosion, and abrasion for longer than uncoated counterbores, so the cutting edges stay sharper.
    Pilot
    Shank
    Uncoated
    Titanium Nitride
    (TiN) Coated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Each
    No. 4
    0.186"0.112"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    No. 5
    0.205"1/8"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 6
    0.228"0.138"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 8
    0.272"0.164"0.250"5"1/4"Round40000000000000000000000000
    No. 10
    0.314"0.19"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round40000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round40000000000000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round40000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round40000000000000000000000000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round400000000000000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4000000000000000000000000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4000000000000000000000000000
     
    Carbide-Tipped Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Counterbores. Built-In-Pilot Counterbores.
    The hardest and most wear-resistant counterbores we offer. These bits stay sharper at higher temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and abrasive materials.
    C2 Carbide—Hard enough to cut cleanly through cast iron and nonferrous metals.
    C5 Carbide—Harder than C2 Carbide, these counterbores cut steel without damaging themselves or the hole.
    Pilot
    Shank
    Uncoated
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    C2 Carbide
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     
    C5 Carbide
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round300000000000000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round300000000000000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round300000000000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round300000000000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round300000000000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round300000000000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round400000000000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round400000000000000
     

    Built-In-Pilot Counterbore Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbores. Built-In-Pilot Counterbore Sets.
    Create flat, close-fitting recesses for a range of screw-head sizes. The pilot centers and stabilizes the counterbore for an accurate cut and even surface on the first try.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    For Screw Size
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
    10Round400000000000000
     

    Oversized Counterbore Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbores. Oversized Counterbore Sets.
    Designed to give screw heads a slightly loose fit, these counterbores are a bit wider than standard sizes. The extra clearance prevents binding and leaves room for a seal or O-ring around the screw head.
    High-Speed Steel—Durable and wear resistant, these counterbores make accurate cuts in most materials without chipping or cracking.
    For Screw Size
    No. of
    Pieces
    Oversize
    Amount
    Shank
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
    101/64"Round400000000000000
    No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
    101/32"Round40000000000000
    M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M14
    80.5 mmRound40000000000000
     

    Counterbore Insert Holders

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Counterbore Insert Holders.

    Shown with Inserts (Sold

    Separately)

    Designed to reduce waste and costs during high-volume jobs, these counterbores consist of both an insert and a holder. When the cutting edges dull, you can replace the insert rather than the entire tool. The inserts are locked in place with a screw for a hold that’s strong enough to handle the high speeds of a CNC machine. These counterbores create flat-bottomed holes that allow socket head screws to sit flush with the surface of your material.
    Counterbore Insert Holders
    Replacement
    Insert Screws
    Dia.
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Shank
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Hole
    Drilling Dp.
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    1/4"
    0.422"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"10000000000000001000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    3/8"
    0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    7/16"
    0.703"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    1/2"
    0.797"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    5/8"
    1"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    3/4"
    1.187"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    M6
    0.440"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M8
    0.558"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M10
    0.676"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M12
    0.755"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
     
    Carbide Inserts
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