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

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Short Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

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

    Split

    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.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    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.
    Gold Oxide—Like black oxide, this finish adds wear resistance and reduces friction for improved chip flow. Because it’s less prone to flaking off, it offers better rust protection when bits aren't in use.
    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
    7.2
    0.2835"
    10954.6Round
    7.2 mmStandard
    2958A11800000
     
    Gold Oxide
    7.2
    0.2835"
    10871.4Round
    7.2 mmSplit
    30565A2960000
     
    Short Length
     
    Black Oxide
    7.2
    0.2835"
    7434Round
    7.2 mmSplit
    28255A1210000
     

    Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Parabolic Flute, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Parabolic Flute

    Round Shank

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

    Split

    Avoid clogs and dissipate heat with cobalt bits that last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. The flutes clear chips to improve coolant flow and prevent damage to the bit and the hole. They also speed up drilling since you don't have to stop to clear the bit manually.
    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    7.2
    0.2835"
    10967ParabolicRound
    7.2Split
    2771N771000000
     

    Hex-Bit Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Hex-Bit Taps.
    You only need one tool to turn these taps and install screws. The 1/4" hex shank fits hand or powered screwdrivers for threading holes. Then switch to a screwdriver bit to finish the job. To tap in hard-to-reach spots, add a bit extension. Taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type, these thread both through holes and blind holes. The tapered section is shorter than a taper chamfer and longer than bottoming chamfer. As a result, they're easier to turn than bottoming taps but require more force than taper taps.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size,
    mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Hex Shank
    Size
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M8 × 0.75 mm3/4"1 9/16"Metric
    47.2
    0.2834"Hex1/4"1021N29000000
     

    Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Lg.
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    7.2-0.005 to 07.2
    4 1/4"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A34900000
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