Compare material, finish, length class, and decimal size equivalents.
1/2" Diameter Reduced-Shank Drill Bits


The shank has a smaller diameter than the tip, allowing you to drill large holes with machines that have small-capacity chucks. Also known as Silver and Deming bits, they have a 1/2” diameter shank.
Drill bits with flats on shank have three flat sides to prevent the bit from slipping in the drill chuck.
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Drill Bit Size | Decimal Size Equivalent | Overall Lg. | Max. Drilling Dp. | Type | Size | For Use On | Point Style | Each | |
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Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
1 1/64" | 1.0156" | 6" | 2.1" | Reduced Round | 1/2" | Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel | Standard | 0000000 | 000000 |
Drill Bits with Flats on Shank | |||||||||
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Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
1 1/64" | 1.0156" | 6" | 2.1" | Reduced Round | 1/2" | Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel | Standard | 00000000 | 00000 |
High-Speed Steel Morse Taper-Shank Drill Bits

Install the Morse taper shank directly into the tapered spindle on machines such as drill presses and lathes.
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Morse Taper | ||||||||||
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Drill Bit Size | Decimal Size Equivalent | No. | Dia. | Overall Lg. | Max. Drilling Dp. | Shank Type | Point Style | For Use On | Each | |
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Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||
1 1/64" | 1.0156" | 3 | 0.938" | 11 1/8" | 4.97" | Morse Taper | Standard | Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Helical Inserts with Installation Tools

Inserts come with a through-hole tap and installation tool. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw.
Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | No. of Inserts Included | Includes | Each | |
18-8 Stainless Steel—Right-Hand Threaded | |||||||
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1"-12 | 1 1/2" | 1 1/64" | 1 1/64" | 6 | Drill Bit, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool | 000000000 | 0000000 |
1"-14 | 1 1/2" | 1 1/64" | 1 1/64" | 6 | Drill Bit, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool | 000000000 | 000000 |