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

    Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Cut large holes with drill presses and portable drills that have a standard-size chuck. The shank on these bits has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip. High-speed steel is good for general purpose drilling in most metals. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    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.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    1 7/8"
    1.875"
    6"2.1"Reduced Round
    3/4"Standard
    8772A260000000
     

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Morse Taper Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Morse Taper Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    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.
    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.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    1 7/8"
    1.875"
    17 3/8"7.56"Morse Taper
    Morse 5Standard
    2929A6230000000
     

    Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood, Round Shank, Standard Point.

    Round Shank

    Standard Point

    Not only do these bits bore holes faster than standard smooth-finish bits, they create less friction and heat buildup to last longer. The spurred teeth have a long life, but they're less effective at guiding the bit so cuts on angled and overlapping holes tend to be rougher. Also known as multispur bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    1 7/8"
    1.875"
    6"4"1/2"Standard
    2890A35000000
     

    Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Carbide-Tipped Steel. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood.

    Carbide-Tipped Steel

    Carbide tipped to stay sharp longer than tool steel bits, these are better on tough and abrasive materials, such as plywood and hardwoods. They have multiple teeth that cut away large amounts of material to bore clean, flat-bottom holes in wood. The center guide point keeps the bit stable and centered for drilling straight, angled, and overlapping holes, like those used create joints. Also known as Forstner bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Carbide Tipped/Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    1 7/8"
    1.875"
    3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    8799A45000000
     
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    Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood, Round Shank.

    Round Shank

    Multiple teeth cut away large amounts of material to bore clean, flat-bottom holes in wood. The center guide point keeps the bit stable and centered for drilling straight, angled, and overlapping holes, like those used create joints. Also known as Forstner bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    1 7/8"
    1.875"
    3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    3216A34000000
     
    Extensions

    Tight-Tolerance Water-Hardening W1 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Water-Hardening W1 Tool Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. Also known as drill rod. With far less alloy content than other tool steel, W1 is the most machinable we offer. These rods are often used to make hammers, files, and reamers—tools that don't require the dimensional stability of A2 or O1. These rods are also decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them even more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. Heat treat the surface for extra wear resistance. Or, quench this steel in water to boost its hardness and strength, giving it a sharper, more durable edge for small tools.
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    Drill Bit
    Size
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1.875"-0.001" to 0.001"1 7/8"
    Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6868890K10800000000000000000000
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