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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
    Mfr.
    Each
    Each
     
    1/64" Oversize
    No. 4
    0.206"0.128"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A5100000028225A51000000
    No. 5
    0.221"0.141"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A520000028225A5200000
    No. 6
    0.244"0.154"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A530000028225A5300000
    No. 8
    0.288"0.18"0.250"5"1/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A540000028225A5400000
    No. 10
    0.330"0.206"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A550000028225A5500000
    1/4"
    0.398"0.266"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A560000028225A5600000
    5/16"
    0.491"0.328"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A570000028225A5700000
    3/8"
    0.588"0.391"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A580000028225A5800000
    7/16"
    0.679"0.453"0.500"7"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A590000028225A59000000
    1/2"
    0.773"0.515"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A610000028225A61000000
    5/8"
    0.961"0.641"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A6200000028225A62000000
    3/4"
    1.149"0.766"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A6300000028225A63000000
    7/8"
    1.338"0.891"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A6700000028225A64000000
    1"
    1.526"1.016"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A6500000028225A65000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    No. 4
    0.221"0.143"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A710000028225A7100000
    No. 5
    0.236"0.156"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A720000028225A7200000
    No. 6
    0.259"0.169"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A730000028225A7300000
    No. 8
    0.303"0.195"0.250"5"1/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A740000028225A7400000
    No. 10
    0.345"0.221"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A750000028225A7500000
    1/4"
    0.413"0.281"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A760000028225A7600000
    5/16"
    0.506"0.344"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A770000028225A7700000
    3/8"
    0.603"0.406"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A780000028225A7800000
    7/16"
    0.694"0.469"0.500"7"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A790000028225A79000000
    1/2"
    0.788"0.531"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A810000028225A81000000
    5/8"
    0.976"0.656"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A8200000028225A82000000
    3/4"
    1.164"0.781"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A8300000028225A83000000
    7/8"
    1.353"0.906"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A8700000028225A84000000
    1"
    1.541"1.031"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A8500000028225A85000000
     
    0.5 mm Oversize
    M3
    6.0 mm3.5 mm0.219"4 1/2"3/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1100000———0
    M4
    7.5 mm4.5 mm0.250"5"1/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1200000———0
    M5
    9.0 mm5.5 mm0.281"5 5/8"5/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1300000———0
    M6
    10.5 mm6.5 mm0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1400000———0
    M8
    13.5 mm8.5 mm0.375"6 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1500000———0
    M10
    16.5 mm10.5 mm0.500"7"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1600000———0
    M12
    18.5 mm12.5 mm0.500"7 1/8"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A1700000———0
    M14
    21.5 mm14.5 mm0.563"7 1/2"5/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A18000000———0
    M16
    24.5 mm16.5 mm0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A22000000———0
    M20
    30.5 mm20.5 mm0.750"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A26000000———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
    Mfr.
    Each
    C2 Carbide
     
    1/64" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.398"17/64"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A1130000000
    5/16"
    0.491"21/64"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A123000000
    3/8"
    0.588"25/64"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A133000000
    7/16"
    0.679"29/64"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A143000000
    1/2"
    0.773"33/64"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A153000000
    5/8"
    0.961"41/64"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A163000000
    3/4"
    1.149"49/64"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A173000000
    7/8"
    1.338"57/64"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A183000000
    1"
    1.526"1 1/64"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A193000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.413"9/32"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A112000000
    5/16"
    0.506"11/32"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A122000000
    3/8"
    0.603"13/32"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A132000000
    7/16"
    0.694"15/32"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A142000000
    1/2"
    0.788"17/32"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A152000000
    5/8"
    0.976"21/32"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A162000000
    3/4"
    1.164"25/32"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A172000000
    7/8"
    1.353"29/32"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A182000000
    1"
    1.541"1 1/32"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A192000000
     
    C5 Carbide
     
    1/64" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.398"17/64"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A213000000
    5/16"
    0.491"21/64"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A223000000
    3/8"
    0.588"25/64"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A233000000
    7/16"
    0.679"29/64"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A243000000
    1/2"
    0.773"33/64"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A253000000
    5/8"
    0.961"41/64"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A263000000
    3/4"
    1.149"49/64"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A273000000
    7/8"
    1.338"57/64"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A283000000
    1"
    1.526"1 1/64"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A293000000
     
    1/32" Oversize
    1/4"
    0.413"9/32"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A212000000
    5/16"
    0.506"11/32"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A222000000
    3/8"
    0.603"13/32"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A232000000
    7/16"
    0.694"15/32"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A242000000
    1/2"
    0.788"17/32"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A252000000
    5/8"
    0.976"21/32"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A262000000
    3/4"
    1.164"25/32"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A272000000
    7/8"
    1.353"29/32"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A282000000
    1"
    1.541"1 1/32"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A292000000
     

    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
    Mfr.
    Each
    Each
    No. 4
    0.186"0.112"0.156"3 7/8"5/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A3100000028225A31000000
    No. 5
    0.205"1/8"0.188"4 1/8"3/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A320000028225A3200000
    No. 6
    0.228"0.138"0.219"4 5/8"7/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A330000028225A3300000
    No. 8
    0.272"0.164"0.250"5"1/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A340000028225A3400000
    No. 10
    0.314"0.19"0.281"5 1/4"9/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A350000028225A3500000
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A360000028225A3600000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A370000028225A3700000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A380000028225A3800000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A390000028225A39000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A410000028225A41000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A4200000028225A42000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A4300000028225A43000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A4700000028225A44000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A4500000028225A45000000
     
    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
    Mfr.
    Each
    C2 Carbide
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A1110000000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A121000000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A131000000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A141000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A151000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A161000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A171000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A181000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A191000000
     
    C5 Carbide
    1/4"
    0.382"1/4"0.313"5 5/8"5/16"Round3Rock River Tool3218A211000000
    5/16"
    0.475"5/16"0.375"6 1/8"3/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A221000000
    3/8"
    0.572"3/8"0.500"6 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A231000000
    7/16"
    0.663"7/16"0.500"7"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A241000000
    1/2"
    0.757"1/2"0.500"7 1/2"1/2"Round3Rock River Tool3218A251000000
    5/8"
    0.945"5/8"0.625"7 5/8"5/8"Round3Rock River Tool3218A261000000
    3/4"
    1.133"3/4"0.750"7 3/4"3/4"Round3Rock River Tool3218A271000000
    7/8"
    1.322"7/8"0.875"8 1/8"7/8"Round4Rock River Tool3218A281000000
    1"
    1.510"1"1.000"8 1/2"1"Round4Rock River Tool3218A291000000
     

    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
    Mfr.
    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"
    10Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A120000000
     

    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
    Mfr.
    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"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A140000000
    No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
    101/32"Round4Alvord-Polk Tool2919A16000000
    M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M14
    80.5 mmRound4Alvord-Polk Tool2740A19000000
     

    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.
    Mfr.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    1/4"
    0.422"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N1220000000108129N133000000
    5/16"
    0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N125000000108129N13300000
    3/8"
    0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N124000000108129N13300000
    7/16"
    0.703"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N127000000108129N13300000
    1/2"
    0.797"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"2Kyocera8129N121000000108129N13300000
    5/8"
    1"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"2Kyocera8129N126000000108129N13300000
    3/4"
    1.187"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"2Kyocera8129N123000000108129N13300000
    M6
    0.440"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N131000000108129N13300000
    M8
    0.558"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N132000000108129N13300000
    M10
    0.676"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"1Kyocera8129N128000000108129N13300000
    M12
    0.755"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"2Kyocera8129N129000000108129N13300000
     
    Carbide Inserts
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