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    About Drill Bits
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    Compare material, finish, length class, and decimal size equivalents.

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Short Length

    Round Shank

    Standard

    Our basic drill bits are also the most versatile. Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these bits can last 50% longer than uncoated bits.
    Gold Oxide—Like black oxide, this finish adds wear resistance and reduces friction for improved chip flow. Because it’s less prone to flaking off, it offers better rust protection when bits aren't in use.
    Uncoated—The most economical option, uncoated bits perform best when used on low-carbon steel and aluminum. Polished to reduce friction, they're also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    1.4
    0.0551"
    4015.2Round
    1.4 mmStandard
    2958A3400000
     
    Gold Oxide
    1.4
    0.0551"
    4819Round
    1.4 mmStandard
    30565A2190000
     
    Uncoated
    1.4
    0.0551"
    4822.2Round
    1.4 mmStandard
    2951A1180000
     
    Short Length
     
    Black Oxide
    1.4
    0.0551"
    323.5Round
    1.4 mmStandard
    28255A730000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Split

    Tough and wear resistant, cobalt steel bits last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. They can also run up to 25% faster at higher temperatures without being damaged on hard materials, such as nickel.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    Gold Oxide—Like black oxide, this finish adds wear resistance and reduces friction for improved chip flow. Because it’s less prone to flaking off, it offers better rust protection when bits aren't in use.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    1.4
    0.0551"
    4018Round
    1.4 mmSplit
    5058N11400000
     
    Gold Oxide
    1.4
    0.0551"
    4015.2Round
    1.4 mmSplit
    29355A190000
     

    Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drill Bits. Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Standard

    With flutes that spiral in the opposite direction of other bits, these are primarily used to remove stripped screws. Choose a bit that’s slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw’s head. Set your power tool to rotate in reverse. Slowly drill in the center of the screw head, maintaining constant pressure. As the bit penetrates, it will catch onto the screw and reverse it out of the hole. If the screw is badly stripped, you might need to punch a starter hole. Also known as reverse-flute bits. High-speed steel is the versatile choice for drilling most metals.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Uncoated—The most economical option, uncoated bits perform best when used on low-carbon steel and aluminum. Polished to reduce friction, they're also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Each
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    1-9
    10-Up
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    1.4
    0.0551"
    405.6Round
    1.4 mmStandard
    29855A116000000000000
     

    Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Lg.
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    1.4-0.005 to 01.4
    1 7/8"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A21900000
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