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    Material

    Performance

    Drill Bits with Countersunk-Hole Guide

    Center holes perfectly before installing hinges, latches, and other hardware that require a countersunk screw. These bits have a built-in guide with a beveled tip that keeps the bit in position as it enters the material. So instead of measuring and marking, use your hardware as a template to drill the pilot holes. Once screws are installed, they're straight and the heads are flush. Also known as Vix bits, they're made of wear- and heat-resistant high-speed steel.
    Drill Bits
    Replacement Bits
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    For Screw Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Shank
    Size
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits with Countersunk-Hole Guide, Round Shank.
    Round Shank
    11/64"
    		0.1719"
    		No. 12
    		4 15/16"1.19"3/8"Standard
    		S. E. Vick Tool27455A640000003/8"27455A9400000
    13/64"
    		0.2031"
    		No. 14
    		4 15/16"1.19"3/8"Standard
    		S. E. Vick Tool27455A65000003/8"27455A950000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits with Countersunk-Hole Guide, Quick-Change Hex Shank.
    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    5/64"
    		0.0781"
    		No. 2, No. 3, No. 4
    		3 7/8"0.62"1/4"Standard
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A31000001/4"2869A810000
    7/64"
    		0.1094"
    		No. 5, No. 6
    		3 7/8"0.62"1/4"Standard
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A32000001/4"2869A820000
    9/64"
    		0.1406"
    		No. 8, No. 9, No. 10
    		3 7/8"0.62"1/4"Standard
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A33000001/4"2869A830000
    11/64"
    		0.1719"
    		No. 12
    		4 1/2"0.62"1/4"Standard
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A34000001/4"2869A840000
    13/64"
    		0.2031"
    		No. 14
    		4 1/2"0.62"1/4"Standard
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A35000001/4"2869A850000
    5 mm
    		0.1968"
    		M5
    		98 mm12.1 mm6.4 mmBrad
    		Make It Snappy Tools2869A91000006.4 mm2869A920000
     

    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
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    1/4"
    		0.25"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A19000000
    5/16"
    		0.3125"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3700000
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2100000
    7/16"
    		0.4375"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3800000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2200000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3900000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2300000
    11/16"
    		0.6875"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4300000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2400000
    13/16"
    		0.8125"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4400000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2500000
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4500000
    1"
    		1"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2600000
    1 1/16"
    		1.0625"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4600000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2700000
    1 3/16"
    		1.1875"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4700000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2800000
    1 5/16"
    		1.3125"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A4800000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A2900000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3100000
    1 5/8"
    		1.625"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3200000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3300000
    1 7/8"
    		1.875"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3400000
    2"
    		2"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3500000
    2 1/8"
    		2.125"
    		3 1/2"3"13/32"Standard
    		Alfa USA3216A3600000
    26.0 mm
    		1.0236"
    		89 mm76.2 mm10 mmStandard
    		Alfa USA2560N100000
    35.0 mm
    		1.378"
    		89 mm76.2 mm10 mmStandard
    		Alfa USA2560N200000
     
    Extensions
    Each
    5" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A71000000
    10" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A7200000

    Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

    Image of Product. Carbide-Tipped Steel. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood.

    Carbide-Tipped Steel

    Carbide tipped to stay sharp longer than tool steel bits, these are better on tough and abrasive materials, such as plywood and hardwoods. They have multiple teeth that 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
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Carbide Tipped/Uncoated
     
    Round Shank
    1/4"
    		0.25"
    		3 1/2"3"5/32"Standard
    		Freud8799A31000000
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		3 1/2"3"1/4"Standard
    		Freud8799A3200000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Freud8799A3300000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		3 1/2"3"5/16"Standard
    		Freud8799A3400000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A3500000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A3600000
    1"
    		1"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A3700000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A3800000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A3900000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4100000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4200000
    1 5/8"
    		1.625"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4300000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4400000
    1 7/8"
    		1.875"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4500000
    2"
    		2"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A4600000
    2 1/8"
    		2.125"
    		3 1/2"3"3/8"Standard
    		Freud8799A47000000
     
    Extensions
    Each
    5" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A71000000
    10" Extension for 5/16" Shank Size3216A7200000

    Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Drill Bit Sizes Included
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Shank
    Type
    Container
    Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Uncoated
    71/4"-1" (increments of 1/8")Standard
    		Round
    		Wood CaseAlfa USA3216A410000000
    161/4"-2 1/8" (increments of 1/8")Standard
    		Round
    		Wood CaseAlfa USA3216A42000000
     

    Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits 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.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Shank
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    Mfr.
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood, Quick-Change Hex Shank, Screw Point.

    Screw Point

    Quick-Change Hex Shank
    1"
    		1"
    		5"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A11000000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		5"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1200000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		5"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1300000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		5"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1400000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		5"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1500000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		5 1/8"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1600000
    2"
    		2"
    		5 1/8"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1700000
    2 1/8"
    		2.125"
    		5 1/8"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1800000
    2 1/4"
    		2.25"
    		5 1/8"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A1900000
    2 9/16"
    		2.5625"
    		5 1/8"—7/16"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A2100000
    3"
    		3"
    		6 1/4"—1/2"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A22000000
    3 5/8"
    		3.625"
    		6 1/4"—1/2"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A23000000
    4 1/8"
    		4.125"
    		6 1/4"—1/2"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A41000000
    4 5/8"
    		4.625"
    		6 1/4"—1/2"Screw
    		Milwaukee3188A24000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood, Round Shank, Standard Point.

    Standard Point

    Round Shank
    1/4"
    		0.25"
    		4"2"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5200000
    5/16"
    		0.3125"
    		4"2"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5300000
    3/8"
    		0.375"
    		4"2"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5400000
    7/16"
    		0.4375"
    		4"2"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5500000
    1/2"
    		0.5"
    		5"3"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5600000
    9/16"
    		0.5625"
    		5"3"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5700000
    5/8"
    		0.625"
    		5"3"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5800000
    11/16"
    		0.6875"
    		5"3"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A5900000
    3/4"
    		0.75"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A1500000
    13/16"
    		0.8125"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A1600000
    7/8"
    		0.875"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A1700000
    15/16"
    		0.9375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A1800000
    1"
    		1"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A1900000
    1 1/16"
    		1.0625"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2100000
    1 1/8"
    		1.125"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2200000
    1 3/16"
    		1.1875"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2300000
    1 1/4"
    		1.25"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2400000
    1 5/16"
    		1.3125"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2500000
    1 3/8"
    		1.375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2600000
    1 7/16"
    		1.4375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2700000
    1 1/2"
    		1.5"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2800000
    1 9/16"
    		1.5625"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A2900000
    1 5/8"
    		1.625"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3100000
    1 11/16"
    		1.6875"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3200000
    1 3/4"
    		1.75"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3300000
    1 13/16"
    		1.8125"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3400000
    1 7/8"
    		1.875"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3500000
    1 15/16"
    		1.9375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3600000
    2"
    		2"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3700000
    2 1/8"
    		2.125"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3800000
    2 1/4"
    		2.25"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A3900000
    2 3/8"
    		2.375"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A4100000
    2 1/2"
    		2.5"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A4200000
    2 3/4"
    		2.75"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A44000000
    2 7/8"
    		2.875"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A45000000
    3"
    		3"
    		6"4"1/2"Standard
    		Stern2890A46000000
     

    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
    Mfr.
    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 ExtensionMilwaukee3188A330000000
     
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