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

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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 Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—The hardest and most wear-resistant coating, especially at high temperatures. These bits are best for hard and abrasive materials, such as iron and titanium.
    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
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
     
    Black Oxide
    6.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 14.0, 16.0, 18.0, 20.0, 22.0, 24.0, 26.0, 28.0, 30.0, 32.00.2362", 0.315", 0.3937", 0.4724", 0.5512", 0.6299", 0.7087", 0.7874", 0.8661", 0.9449", 1.0236", 1.1024", 1.1811", 1.2598", 1.378"
    		89Round/3-Flat
    		9.53 mmStandard
    		00000000000000
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated
    4.0, 14.0, 16.0, 18.0, 20.0, 22.0, 24.0, 26.0, 28.0, 30.00.1575", 0.5512", 0.6299", 0.7087", 0.7874", 0.8661", 0.9449", 1.0236", 1.1024", 1.1811"
    		95Hex
    		6.35 mmStandard
    		00000000000000
     
    Uncoated
    5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 13.0, 16.0, 19.0, 21.0, 23.0, 26.0, 29.0, 31.0, 33.0, 35.00.1968", 0.2953", 0.3937", 0.5118", 0.6299", 0.748", 0.8268", 0.9055", 1.0236", 1.1417", 1.2205", 1.2992", 1.378"
    		79Hex
    		11.1 mmStandard
    		0000000000000
     

    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    26.0
    		1.0236"
    		15253.3Reduced Round
    		1/2"Standard
    		0000000000000
     

    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Black Oxide
    26.0
    		1.0236"
    		286113Morse Taper
    		Morse 3Standard
    		000000000000000
     

    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Shank Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    26.0
    		1.0236"
    		8976.210Standard
    		000000000000
     
    Extensions
    Each
    5" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size0000000000000
    10" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size000000000000
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