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

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    Short Length

    Round Shank

    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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    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
     
    Gold Oxide
    4.7
    0.185"
    8958.3Round
    4.7 mmSplit
    00000000000000
    4.8
    0.189"
    8958.3Round
    4.8 mmSplit
    0000000000000
     
    Short Length
     
    Black Oxide
    9.7
    0.3819"
    8943Round
    9.7 mmSplit
    0000000000000
    10.00.3937"
    8922.9Round
    10 mmSplit
    000000000000
    10.2
    0.4016"
    8943Round
    10.2 mmSplit
    0000000000000
    10.5
    0.4134"
    8943Round
    10.5 mmSplit
    0000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    10.00.3937"
    8943.2Round
    10 mmSplit
    000000000000
    10.2
    0.4016"
    8943.2Round
    10.2 mmSplit
    000000000000
    10.5
    0.4134"
    8926.2Round
    10.5 mmSplit
    000000000000
     

    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.
    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
     

    Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

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

    Standard

    Split

    Performance similar to solid carbide but at a lower price point. Like carbide bits, these are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel and maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like iron and hardened steel, upgrade to carbide for longer life.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Uncoated
    4.2
    0.1654"
    8947Round
    4.2 mmStandard
    00000000000000
    4.2
    0.1654"
    8954Round
    4.2 mmSplit
    0000000000000
    4.5
    0.1772"
    8947Round
    4.5 mmStandard
    0000000000000
    4.5
    0.1772"
    8956Round
    4.5 mmSplit
    0000000000000
     

    Coolant-Fed Carbide Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drill Bits. Coolant-Fed Carbide Drill Bits, Maintenance Length, Round Shank.

    Maintenance Length

    Round Shank

    The hardest and most wear-resistant bits, these deliver coolant to reduce heat and evacuate chips. They are designed for CNC machines that supply coolant through the spindle rather than an external source, such as a hose and nozzle. Coolant flows directly from holes in the bit's tip onto the drilling surface. This speeds up cuts and leads to excellent performance in deep holes and tough materials such as stainless steel and titanium.
    Maintenance Length—Shorter than jobbers' length, these bits are more rigid for less wobble when drilling hard material. Also known as mechanics’ bits.
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated—No drill bits last longer. These are the best for high-speed, high-temperature drilling of very hard and abrasive materials, including titanium and fiberglass.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit Point
    Type
    Each
    Maintenance Length
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated
    8.5
    0.3346"
    8947Round
    10 mmFour Facet
    000000000000000
    9.0
    0.3543"
    8947Round
    10 mmFour Facet
    00000000000000
    9.5
    0.374"
    8988.9Round
    10 mmFour Facet
    00000000000000
    10.00.3937"
    8947Round
    10 mmFour Facet
    0000000000000
     

    Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

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

    Split

    Tough and wear resistant, cobalt steel bits last at least twice as long as high-speed steel. They can also run up to 25% faster at higher temperatures without being damaged on hard materials, such as nickel.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    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
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    10.00.3937"
    8923.1Round
    10 mmSplit
    00000000000000
    10.2
    0.4016"
    8922.6Round
    10.2 mmSplit
    0000000000000
     

    Carbide Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Round Shank.

    Jobbers' Length

    Round Shank

    The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy. Carbide bits stay sharp at high temperatures and faster speeds for the best performance on hard and difficult-to-machine materials. They last 10 to 20 times longer than their closest alternative, cobalt steel. Carbide can be brittle, however, so these bits require a rigid machine tool holder to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand drilling applications.
    Jobbers' Length—These bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated bits, especially on materials like hardened steel, iron, and stainless steel.
    Uncoated—Excellent for a range of materials but won't last as long as coated 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
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    7.0
    0.2756"
    8954Round
    7 mmFour Facet
    0000000000000
     
    Uncoated
    7.0
    0.2756"
    8943.2Round
    7 mmFour Facet
    000000000000
     

    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
    35.0
    1.378"
    8976.210Standard
    00000000000
     
    Extensions

    Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite, Jobbers' Length.

    Jobbers' Length

    Cut clean holes in abrasive material without fraying or delaminating the surface. Made of carbide, these bits resist wear to retain a sharp edge, even after after hundreds of cuts.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Point
    Angle
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Bit
    Style
    Each
    Jobbers' Length
     
    Diamond Coated
    7.0
    0.2756"
    8954Round
    7140°Brad
    Fluted0000000000000
     

    Hole-Starting Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. 120° Point Angle. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Hole-Starting Cobalt Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.

    120° Point Angle

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

    Standard

    Create an accurate starting place in your workpiece. Cut an indent with these bits, then continue drilling with a longer bit. The indent prevents slipping so the final hole is centered and precise. Cobalt steel resists wear to stay sharp when cutting hard materials, such as nickel. Also known as spotting drill bits.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Shank
    90° Point Angle
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    10.00.3937"
    8925.4Round
    10Standard
    00000000000000
     

    Round-Shank Reamer Drill Bits for Taper-Pin Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Reamer Drill Bits. Round-Shank Reamer Drill Bits for Taper-Pin Holes.
    Drill and ream holes for taper pins with the same tool. These tools have chip breakers on the cutting edge.
    Reamer
    Dia., mm
    Lg., mm
    For Taper
    Pin No., mm
    (A)
    (B)
    Flute
    Overall
    No. of
    Flutes
    Flute
    Type
    Spiral
    Direction
    Rate of
    Taper
    Point
    Angle
    For Use On
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
    2.53.46002.330056892SpiralRight Hand1:50118°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
     
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