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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.
Drill bits with a split point keep centered without a pilot hole.
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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 and Gold Oxide High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
25.0 mm | 0.9842" | 152mm | 63.5mm | Reduced Round | 1/2" | Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel | Split | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cobalt Steel 1/2" Diameter Reduced-Shank Drill Bits

With better heat and wear resistance than high-speed steel, these cobalt steel bits can run up to 25% faster and have a longer tool life. The shank has a smaller diameter than the tip, allowing you to drill large holes with machines that have small-capacity chucks. A split point keeps the bit centered without a pilot hole. Also known as Silver and Deming bits, they have a 1/2” diameter shank.
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Drill Bit Size | Decimal Size Equivalent | Overall Lg. | Max. Drilling Dp. | Type | Size | Point Style | For Use On | Each | |
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Uncoated Cobalt Steel | |||||||||
25.0 mm | 0.9843" | 152mm | 58mm | Reduced Round | 1/2" | Split | Steel, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Nickel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
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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Drill Bit Size | Decimal Size Equivalent | No. | Dia. | Overall Lg. | Max. Drilling Dp. | Shank Type | Point Style | Specifications Met | For Use On | Each | |
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Black-Oxide High-Speed Steel | |||||||||||
25.0 mm | 0.9842" | 3 | 0.938" | 281mm | 109.9mm | Morse Taper | Standard | DIN 345 | Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |