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    Drill Bit Guides

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    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
    3/64", 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 53 Ga., 50 Ga., 47 Ga., 45 Ga., 43 Ga., 40 Ga., 38 Ga., 37 Ga., 36 Ga., 33 Ga., 30 Ga., 29 Ga., 25 Ga., 21 Ga., 10 Ga.0.0469", 0.0595", 0.0625", 0.07", 0.0781", 0.0785", 0.082", 0.089", 0.0938", 0.098", 0.1015", 0.104", 0.1065", 0.1094", 0.113", 0.125", 0.128", 0.136", 0.1495", 0.159", 0.1935"3 5/8"5/8"1/2"Steel9550T17000000
    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"0.125", 0.1406", 0.1563", 0.1719", 0.1875", 0.2031", 0.2188", 0.2344", 0.25", 0.2656", 0.2813", 0.2969", 0.3125", 0.3281", 0.3438", 0.3594", 0.375"5 1/2"3/4"7/8"Steel9550T1400000
    Drill Bit Guide for 1/8" to 3/8" Bit Size
    EachIn stock
    3/8", 25/64", 13/32", 27/64", 7/16", 29/64", 15/32", 31/64", 1/2"0.375", 0.3906", 0.4063", 0.4219", 0.4375", 0.4531", 0.4688", 0.4844", 0.5"5 1/4"1"7/8"Steel9550T1600000
    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"Steel9550T11200000
    3 mm, 3.3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.2 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, 6.8 mm, 7 mm, 7.5 mm, 8 mm, 8.5 mm, 9 mm, 9.5 mm0.1181", 0.1299", 0.1378", 0.1575", 0.1654", 0.1772", 0.1968", 0.2165", 0.2362", 0.2559", 0.2677", 0.2756", 0.2953", 0.315", 0.3346", 0.3543", 0.374"5 1/2"3/4"7/8"Steel9550T1500000
    10 mm, 10.5 mm, 11 mm, 11.5 mm, 12 mm, 12.5 mm, 13 mm, 13.5 mm, 14 mm0.3937", 0.4134", 0.4331", 0.4528", 0.4724", 0.4921", 0.5118", 0.5315", 0.5512"5 1/4"1"1 5/8"Steel9550T1800000

    Clamp-On Drill Bit Guides

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    Drill precise holes without building a fixture. Clamp the jig onto your material and lift and turn the turret to select the hole size you need. Use the graduations to set the jig to the centerline of your workpiece.
    For Drill Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size Decimal Equiv.
    Max. Opening
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"0.1875", 0.25", 0.3125", 0.375", 0.4375", 0.5"4"7 1/8"3 1/2"2 1/8"Steel, Nylon3123A11000000

    Handheld Drill Bit Guides

    Hold these sleeves against a workpiece to guide your drill. Originally used for aerospace manufacturing, they help you create precise, consistent holes without using a fixture plate. They’re made to tight dimensional tolerances for accurate results. Made of polycarbonate, these sleeves are strong and lightweight. They’re also clear, so you can see the surface you’re drilling.
    For Removable Drill Bushings
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    Image of Product. Kit. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Handheld Drill Bit Guides, For Removable Drill Bushings, Kits.

    Sleeve

    Kit

    Sleeves—Sleeves are compatible with removable drill bushings. They include a lock screw to keep the bushing from spinning.
    Kits—Kits include three sleeves and nine compatible bushings in common drill bit sizes.
    Component
    For Bushing
    OD
    Includes
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Each
    Sleeve1/2"Lock Screw1/2"1 3/4"1 3/4"SFPolycarbonate
    		9460N11000000
    Kit1/2"3 Sleeves
    9 Drill Bushings (1 each for 40 Ga., 30 Ga., 5/32", 21 Ga., 3/16", 10 Ga., 7/32", 1/4", and F drill bit sizes)
    3 Lock Screws    		1/2"1 3/4"1 3/4"SFPolycarbonate
    		9460N13000000
    For Threaded Drill Bushings
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    Image of Product. Kit. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Handheld Drill Bit Guides, For Threaded Drill Bushings, Kits.

    Sleeve

    Kit

    Sleeves—Sleeves are compatible with threaded drill bushings.
    Kits—Kits include three sleeves and nine compatible bushings in common drill bit sizes.
    Component
    For Bushing
    Thread Size
    Includes
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Sleeve1/2"-13
    		—1/2"1 3/4"1 3/4"Polycarbonate
    		9460N12000000
    Kit1/2"-13
    		3 Sleeves
    9 Drill Bushings (1 each for 40 Ga., 30 Ga., 5/32", 21 Ga., 3/16", 10 Ga., 7/32", 1/4", and F drill bit sizes)    		1/2"1 3/4"1 3/4"Polycarbonate
    		9460N14000000

    Ball Guides for Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits

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    Ball

    Guide

    with

    Drill Bit

    Ball Guides

    Keep flexible-shaft drill bits centered between studs and drywall.
    For
    Drill Bit
    Shank
    Type
    Shank
    Size
    Shaft
    Size
    Material
    Dia.
    No. of
    Guides
    Each
    Round
    		3/16"3/16"Plastic1 1/2", 2"22577N1000000

    Handheld Guides for Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits

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    Image of Product. Hand Guide. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Handheld Guides for Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits.

    Hand Guide with Drill Bit

    Hand Guide

    Use this guide to position flexible-shaft drill bits.
    For
    Drill Bit
    Shank
    Type
    Shaft Size
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Round
    		3/16", 1/4"10"Steel2714N1000000

    Hole-Finding Drill Guides

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    Locating Pin Down Shown in

    Use

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    Locating Pin Down

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    Locating Pin Up

    Drill a hole in sheet metal that aligns with an existing hole in another piece. These guides line up with the original hole so you know where to drill. Also known as strap duplicators.
    Locating Pin Down—The most common guides. Use these when sheet metal pieces aren’t attached or can be pried apart.
    Locating Pin Up—Use these guides when two panels are held tightly together and you can’t get beneath the sheet with a drill.
    Locating Pin
    Position
    No. of
    Guides
    For Drill Bit Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    Down51/4", 10 Ga., 21 Ga., 30 Ga., 40 Ga.6"5/8"Steel9264N12000000
    Up51/4", 10 Ga., 21 Ga., 30 Ga., 40 Ga.6"5/8"Steel9264N1100000
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