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High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel

8 products

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Tough and wear resistant to last at least twice as long as high-speed steel bits

5 products

Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy

3 products

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Combine the toughness and wear resistance of cobalt with short flutes for rigidity

2 products

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Prevent clogs and dissipate heat when drilling most metals

4 products

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel, bits stay sharp at high temperatures

2 products

Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

Drill abrasive materials cleanly

1 product

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Avoid clogs and dissipate heat with bits that last at least twice as long as high-speed steel

1 product

Short-Flute High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

The rigidity of short-length bits without sacrificing reach

2 products

Smooth-Finish Carbide Drill Bits

More cutting edges for a consistent finish

1 product

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Plastic

Penetrate gradually to prevent cracking and chipping

1 product

Short-Flute Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Our strongest short-flute bits stay sharp when drilling abrasive materials, such as titanium

1 product

Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits prevent clogs and dissipate heat

2 products

Carbide Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits handle the heavy pressure needed to penetrate hardened steel

2 products

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Remove stripped screws with flutes that spiral in reverse from other bits

1 product

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Drill Bit Size Gauges

Match your drill bit to one of the holes to confirm its size

1 product

Drill Taps

Drill and thread holes with the same bit

1 product

Drill Stops

Limit how far bits can drill to create identical hole depths every time

1 product

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

1 product