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9/16" to 1" (increments of 1/16")

33/64" to 63/64" (Increments of 1/64")

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Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) Coated

Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated

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Drill Bit Sizes Included

135 Products

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Drill Bits

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High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

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

22 products

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

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

9 products

Carbide Drill Bits

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

4 products

High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

Simplify jobs by drilling multiple hole sizes using a single bit

3 products

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Crush tough materials to make holes in masonry

5 products

Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

The flutes spiral in the opposite direction of other bits and stay sharp longer than high-speed steel

3 products

Cobalt Steel Step Drill Bits

One bit drills multiple hole sizes and lasts twice as long as high-speed steel

1 product

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

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

2 products

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

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

5 products

Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Slightly smaller than the screw size for a tight fit after installation

4 products

Quick-Change Hex High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Save time when you need to change bits frequently

2 products

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Prevent clogs and dissipate heat when drilling most metals

7 products

Short-Flute High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

The rigidity of short-length bits without sacrificing reach

2 products

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Wood Screws

Match the exact thread and diameter of wood screws for a perfect fit

2 products

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

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

3 products

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Plastic

Penetrate gradually to prevent cracking and chipping

1 product

Carbide Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

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

2 products

High-Speed Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

Point stays sharp longer to cut accurate straight and overlapping holes

1 product

Quick-Change Hex Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Use the same tool to drill holes and install tapping screws

2 products

Precise-Cut Carbide Drill Bits

Even on the hardest materials, cut holes so precise that you don’t need to finish them with a reamer

1 product

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits for Nickel and Stainless Steel

Aggressively cut difficult-to-machine metals without clogging

1 product

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Add masonry drilling to the jobs your impact driver can do

1 product

Coolant-Fed Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Coolant flows through the bit to reduce heat and evacuate chips

3 products

Short-Flute Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

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

2 products

Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

Drill abrasive materials cleanly

2 products

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

Make shallow cuts without snagging and deforming thin metal and tubing

2 products

Coolant-Fed Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits deliver coolant to reduce heat and evacuate chips

2 products

Smooth-Finish Carbide Drill Bits

More cutting edges for a consistent finish

1 product

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Wide flutes clear chips from soft metals that can gum up other drill bits

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

2 products

Carbide Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits make shallow cuts without snagging and deforming thin metal and tubing

1 product

Hole-Starting Carbide Drill Bits

Harder and last longer than cobalt steel, bits create an accurate starting place in your workpiece

1 product

Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

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

2 products

Drill Bits for Glass and Ceramic

Smoothly drill fragile materials so they don't chip or crack

3 products

Chip-Clearing Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Lift dust and debris out of the hole more quickly than standard masonry bits

1 product

Sold as Sets

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Add masonry drilling to the jobs your impact driver can do

1 product

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Drill Bit Guides

Drill precise holes without building a fixture

3 products

Tap and Drill Bit Stands

Organize taps and drill bits by size

1 product

Drill Bit Sharpeners

Sharpen steel, high-speed steel, cobalt steel, and carbide spiral bits

3 products

Drill Stops

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

1 product

Drill Bit Size Gauges

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

1 product

Countersinks

Cut a cone-shaped opening in a hole to install flat-head screws and rivets flush with the surface

12 products

Center Drills

Drill cone-shaped openings to mate with lathe centers or start pilot holes for screws

1 product

Drill Bit Extensions

Expand the reach of drill bits to get into deep and hard-to-reach spots

2 products

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

2 products

Steel

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

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