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

    Material

    Length Class

    High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Short Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. High-Speed Steel Drill Bits, Extended Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Short Length

    Round Shank

    Extended Length

    Round Shank

    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.
    Short Length—The most rigid bits for drilling the straightest holes.
    Extended Length—Drill through panels and thick workpieces with our longest bits. Their length is good for creating deep holes but makes them less rigid than other bits. As a result, they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard 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.
    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
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Short Length
     
    Uncoated
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		5 1/2"2.18"Round
    		7/8"Standard
    		00000000000000
     
    Extended Length
     
    Black Oxide
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		10"4.81"Round
    		7/8"Standard
    		00000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		18"11.25"Round
    		7/8"Standard
    		0000000000000
     

    Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits, Extended Length, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Extended Length

    Round Shank

    Standard

    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.
    Extended Length—Drill through panels and thick workpieces with our longest bits. Their length is good for creating deep holes but makes them less rigid than other bits. As a result, they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard materials.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Each
    Extended Length
     
    Uncoated
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		10"4.81"Round
    		7/8"Standard
    		00000000000000
     
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