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

    Performance

    Performance

    Application

    Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood

    Prevent clogs that wear the bit and slow down drilling. The flutes on these bits have an open design that pulls chips out of the hole faster than standard spiral flutes. Also known as pole or ship auger bits, they are used to cut deep holes through lumber, railroad ties, and utility poles.
    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.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood, Quick-Change Hex Shank.
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		17"12"3/8"Screw
    		0000000000000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		18"15"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		17"12"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		18"15"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		17"12"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1"
    		1"
    		17"12"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		18"15"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		17"12"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    2"
    		2"
    		17"12"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
     
    Nonstick Coated
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood, Quick-Change Hex Shank.
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    7/16"
    		0.4375"
    		18"15.5"5/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		18"15.5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood, Round Shank, Tapered-Square Shank.
    Round Shank/Tapered-Square Shank
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		18"12"3/8"Screw
    		000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		18"12"3/8"Screw
    		000000000000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		18"12"3/8"Screw
    		000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		18"12"3/8"Screw
    		000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		18"12"5/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		18"12"5/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1"
    		1"
    		18"12"5/16"Screw
    		000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood, Hex Shank, Round Shank.
    Round Shank/Hex Shank
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    11/16"
    		0.6875"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    13/16"
    		0.8125"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1"
    		1"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/16"
    		1.0625"
    		29"24"7/16"Screw
    		0000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood, Quick-Change Hex Shank.
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		8"5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		8"5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1"
    		1"
    		8"5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		8"5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		6 1/2"4"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		6 1/2"4"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
     

    Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood, Quick-Change Hex Shank, Screw Point.

    Quick-Change Hex Shank

    Screw Point

    Not only do these bits bore holes faster than standard smooth-finish bits, they create less friction and heat buildup to last longer. The spurred teeth have a long life, but they're less effective at guiding the bit so cuts on angled and overlapping holes tend to be rougher. Also known as multispur bits.
    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.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    1"
    		1"
    		5"7/16"Screw
    		0000000000000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		5"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		5 1/8"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    2"
    		2"
    		5 1/8"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    2 1/8"
    		2.125"
    		5 1/8"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    2 1/4"
    		2.25"
    		5 1/8"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    2 9/16"
    		2.5625"
    		5 1/8"7/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    3"
    		3"
    		6 1/4"1/2"Screw
    		0000000000000
    3 5/8"
    		3.625"
    		6 1/4"1/2"Screw
    		0000000000000
    4 1/8"
    		4.125"
    		6 1/4"1/2"Screw
    		0000000000000
    4 5/8"
    		4.625"
    		6 1/4"1/2"Screw
    		0000000000000
     

    Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood.
    Not only do these bits bore holes faster than standard smooth-finish bits, they create less friction and heat buildup to last longer. The spurred teeth have a long life, but they're less effective at guiding the bit so cuts on angled and overlapping holes tend to be rougher. Also known as multispur bits.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Drill Bit Sizes Included
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Shank Type
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    Black Oxide
    81 1/2", 1 1/4", 1 1/8", 1 3/4", 1", 2 1/8", 2 9/16"Screw
    		Quick-Change Hex
    		Plastic Case5 1/2" Long Extension00000000000000
     

    Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits for Wire Installation

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits for Wire Installation.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Drill Bits. Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits for Wire Installation, Round Shank.

    Round Shank

    Drill inside walls and between floors to install electrical wiring without cutting extra access holes. The shaft on these bits flexes for a long reach in any direction. To install wire, first strip the end and attach it to the small hole at the tip of the bit. Then pull wire back through the drilled hole. Also known as bell hanger bits.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Powder Coated
     
    Round Shank
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		54"53"3/16"Screw
    		000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		72"71"3/16"Screw
    		00000000000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		54"53"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		72"71"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		54"53"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		72"71"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		54"53"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		54"53"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
    1"
    		1"
    		54"53"1/4"Screw
    		00000000000
     
    Guides
    Image of ProductInUse. Hand Guide with Drill Bit. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Hand Guides.
    Image of ProductInUse. Ball Guide with Drill Bit. Front orientation. Drill Bit Guides. Ball Guides.

    Hand Guide with Drill Bit

    Ball

    Guide

    with

    Drill Bit

    Hand Guides—Support and position the shaft as you drill.
    Ball Guides—Keep bits centered between studs and drywall.
    For Drill Bit
    Shaft Size
    For Drill Bit
    Shank Size
    For Drill Bit
    Shank Type
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Guides
    Material
    Each
    Hand Guides
    3/16", 1/4"—Round
    		—10"—Steel000000000000
     
    Ball Guides
    3/16"3/16"Round
    		1 1/2", 2"—2Plastic00000000000
     
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