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    About Drill Bits
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    High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Drill multiple hole sizes using only one bit. These have steps with progressively larger diameters—the deeper they drill, the bigger the hole. Count the steps as you drill to achieve the proper size. These bits also deburr as they cut, so they're good for thin materials like sheet metal and plastic panels. Wear and heat resistant, high-speed steel is versatile for use on a range of materials.
    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.
    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.
    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
    Decimal Size Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
     
    Black Oxide
    1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
    		0.5", 0.5625", 0.625", 0.6875", 0.75", 0.8125", 0.875", 0.9375", 1"
    		3 1/4"Round/3-Flat
    		1/2"Standard
    		5910N17000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
    		0.5625", 0.625", 0.6875", 0.75", 0.8125", 0.875", 0.9375", 1"
    		2 7/8"Hex
    		3/8"Standard
    		89315A4400000
     
    Uncoated
    9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
    		0.5625", 0.625", 0.6875", 0.75", 0.8125", 0.875", 0.9375", 1"
    		2 1/2"Hex
    		3/8"Standard
    		8841A3300000
    13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 3/16", 1 1/4", 1 5/16", 1 3/8"
    		0.8125", 0.875", 0.9375", 1", 1.0625", 1.125", 1.1875", 1.25", 1.3125", 1.375"
    		2 1/8"Hex
    		3/8"Standard
    		8841A34000000
     

    Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Extended Length

    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.
    Extended Length—Drill through panels and thick workpieces with our longest bits. Their length is good for creating deep holes but makes them less rigid than other bits. As a result, they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard materials.
    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.
    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.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2933A41000000
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round/3-Flat
    		1/2"Standard
    		29415A5100000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"3.13"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		8512A5100000
     
    Extended Length
     
    Black Oxide
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		12"9"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2464A31000000
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		18"12"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		2464A61000000
     

    Cobalt Steel Step Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Step Drill Bits.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    One cobalt bit drills multiple hole sizes and lasts twice as long as high-speed steel. They have steps with progressively larger diameters—the deeper they drill, the bigger the hole. Count the steps as you drill to achieve the proper size. These bits also deburr as they cut, so they're good for thin materials like sheet metal and plastic panels. Wear and heat resistant, high-speed steel is versatile for use on a range of materials.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Size Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
     
    Uncoated
    9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
    		0.5625", 0.625", 0.6875", 0.75", 0.8125", 0.875", 0.9375", 1"
    		2 1/2"3-Flat
    		3/8"Standard
    		8841A55000000
     

    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
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		10 3/4"4.71"Morse Taper
    		Morse 3Standard
    		2929A4330000000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Morse Taper Shank

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

    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.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		10 3/4"6.13"Morse Taper
    		Morse 3Split
    		3068A330000000
     

    Reduced-Shank Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Reduced-Shank Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

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

    Standard

    Our hardest reduced-shank bits, these stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds. The shank is smaller than the cutting tip to make large holes with drill presses and portable drills that have a standard-size chuck. They offer the best performance on hard and abrasive materials, such as titanium. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		8871A260000000
     

    Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

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

    Jobbers' Length

    Split

    More wear resistant than high-speed steel, these bits cut large holes with tools that have a standard-size chuck. The shank has a smaller diameter than the cutting tip and fits drill presses and portable drills. 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. Also known as Silver and Deming bits.
    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.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"3.13"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Split
    		3322A410000000
     
    Uncoated
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"2.1"Reduced Round
    		1/2"Split
    		8939A17000000
     

    Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits for Wood.
    Make rough holes in wood for jobs such as running wire and pipe through framing studs and sheets. These bits have two sharp edges for faster cuts than fluted bits and won't cause the surface of the material to splinter. A centering point keeps them stable while drilling soft and hard woods such as pine, plywood, and oak. Also known as spade bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"4 1/2"1/4"Standard
    		2894A6800000
     

    High-Speed Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset, MultipleImages. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood.
    Wear and heat resistant, these stay sharp longer than precise-cut bits made of plain steel. The sharp center point keeps the bit from wandering during drilling to cut accurate straight and overlapping holes, even across the grain. Also known as brad-point bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"3"1/2"Brad
    		2926A89000000
     

    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
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		3216A45000000
     
    Extensions
    Each
    5" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A71000000
    10" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A7200000

    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
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		2890A18000000
     

    Depth-Limiting Drill Stops

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drill Stops.
    Ensure identical hole depths every time. Position the collar on your bit and tighten the set screw.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    Hex Key Size
    for Set Screw
    Material
    Each
    For Inch Drill Bits
    15/16"0.9375"1 1/2"1 1/2"5/32"Steel8865A256000000
     

    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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    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    0.9375"-0.001" to 0.001"15/16"
    		Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6868890K32000000000000000000
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