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Aluminum Chromium Nitride (AlCrN) Coated

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Aluminum Titanium Chromium Nitride (AlTiCrN) Coated

Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) Coated

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Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated

Titanium Aluminum Oxygen Nitride (TiAlON) Coated

Titanium Aluminum Silicon Nitride (TiAlSiN) Coated

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Drill Bits

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High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel

High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

Simplify jobs by drilling multiple hole sizes using a single bit

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Tough and wear resistant to last at least twice as long as high-speed steel bits

Carbide Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

Carbide Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits handle the heavy pressure needed to penetrate hardened steel

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel, bits stay sharp at high temperatures

Carbide Drill Bits

Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy

Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Make large holes using standard-size tools

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Crush tough materials to make holes in masonry

Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bits

Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bits

Make small holes using standard-size tools

Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Reduced-Shank Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

More wear resistant than high-speed steel, bits cut large holes with standard-size tools

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Prevent clogs and dissipate heat when drilling most metals

Hole-Starting Carbide Drill Bits

Hole-Starting Carbide Drill Bits

Harder and last longer than cobalt steel, bits create an accurate starting place in your workpiece

Drill Bits for Paper and Fabric

Drill Bits for Paper and Fabric

Razor-sharp cutting for binding documents and sample swatches

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Avoid clogs and dissipate heat with bits that last at least twice as long as high-speed steel

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Combine the toughness and wear resistance of cobalt with short flutes for rigidity

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Plastic

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Plastic

Penetrate gradually to prevent cracking and chipping

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

Straight flutes withstand the heavy pressure needed to penetrate hardened steel

Rebar-Cutting Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Rebar-Cutting Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

No need to move the hole when you encounter rebar in concrete

Hole-Starting Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Hole-Starting Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Create an accurate starting place for a precise final hole

Drill Bits for Glass and Ceramic

Drill Bits for Glass and Ceramic

Smoothly drill fragile materials so they don't chip or crack

Spot-Weld-Removal High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Spot-Weld-Removal High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Separate metal panels without drilling all the way through them

Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

Carbide Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

Drill abrasive materials cleanly

Reduced-Shank Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Reduced-Shank Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Our hardest reduced-shank bits make large holes with standard-size tools

Short-Flute High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Short-Flute High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

The rigidity of short-length bits without sacrificing reach

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Remove stripped screws with flutes that spiral in reverse from other bits

Smooth-Finish Carbide Drill Bits

Smooth-Finish Carbide Drill Bits

More cutting edges for a consistent finish

Short-Flute Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Short-Flute Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Our strongest short-flute bits stay sharp when drilling abrasive materials, such as titanium

Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits prevent clogs and dissipate heat

Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Left-Hand Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

The flutes spiral in the opposite direction of other bits and stay sharp longer than high-speed steel

Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Slightly smaller than the screw size for a tight fit after installation

Coolant-Fed Carbide Drill Bits

Coolant-Fed Carbide Drill Bits

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits deliver coolant to reduce heat and evacuate chips

Coolant-Fed Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Coolant-Fed Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

Coolant flows through the bit to reduce heat and evacuate chips

Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Create less friction and heat buildup than other smooth-finish bits to run faster and last longer

High-Speed Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

High-Speed Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

Point stays sharp longer to cut accurate straight and overlapping holes

Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood

Chip-Clearing Drill Bits for Wood

Prevent clogs that wear the bit and slow down drilling

Chip-Clearing Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Chip-Clearing Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Lift dust and debris out of the hole more quickly than standard masonry bits

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits for Nickel and Stainless Steel

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits for Nickel and Stainless Steel

Aggressively cut difficult-to-machine metals without clogging

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Wide flutes clear chips from soft metals that can gum up other drill bits

Quick-Change Hex High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Quick-Change Hex High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Save time when you need to change bits frequently

Carbide-Insert Drill Bits

Carbide-Insert Drill Bits

Once the cutting edges wear down, just change the inserts

Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Multiple teeth cut away large amounts of material to bore clean, flat-bottom holes

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Wood Screws

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Wood Screws

Match the exact thread and diameter of wood screws for a perfect fit

Drill Bits for Wood

Drill Bits for Wood

Make rough holes in wood

Rebar-Cutting Core Drill Bits for Concrete

Rebar-Cutting Core Drill Bits for Concrete

Core out large holes in concrete, even if it's reinforced with rebar mesh

Carbide Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

Carbide Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

The hardest and most wear-resistant bits make shallow cuts without snagging and deforming thin metal and tubing

Carbide-Tipped Core Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Carbide-Tipped Core Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Remove a core of material for larger holes than other masonry bits

Changeable-Size Carbide-Tipped Core Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Changeable-Size Carbide-Tipped Core Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Instead of buying multiple bits, change the body to drill a different size

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

Make shallow cuts without snagging and deforming thin metal and tubing

Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Carbide-Tipped Smooth-Finish Drill Bits for Wood

Stay sharp longer on tough materials, such as plywood and hard woods.

Precise-Cut Carbide Drill Bits

Precise-Cut Carbide Drill Bits

Even on the hardest materials, cut holes so precise that you don’t need to finish them with a reamer

Precise-Cut High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Precise-Cut High-Speed Steel Drill Bits

Produce holes so precise that you don’t need to finish them with a reamer

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Glass and Ceramic

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Glass and Ceramic

Extremely hard and wear resistant to maintain a sharp edge cut after cut

Dust-Collecting Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Dust-Collecting Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Connect to a vacuum system and suck up dust while you drill

Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits for Wire Installation

Flexible-Shaft Drill Bits for Wire Installation

Drill inside walls and between floors to install electrical wiring without cutting extra holes

Drill Bits with Countersunk-Hole Guide

Drill Bits with Countersunk-Hole Guide

Center holes perfectly before installing hinges and other hardware

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Wire Installation

High-Speed Steel Drill Bits for Wire Installation

Feed wiring through walls with the same tool used to make the hole

Anchor Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Anchor Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Ensure the right depth so drop-in anchors don't fall too far into the hole

Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

Steel Precise-Cut Drill Bits for Wood

Cut accurate straight and overlapping holes, even across the grain

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Stone

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Stone

Grind through stone, granite, and slate tile without cracking it

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Wire Installation

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Wire Installation

Make holes in wood, masonry, and concrete walls and feed wiring through them

Cobalt Steel Step Drill Bits

Cobalt Steel Step Drill Bits

One bit drills multiple hole sizes and lasts twice as long as high-speed steel

Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bits

Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bits

An alternative to reamers for enlarging an existing drilled hole

Multidiameter High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

Multidiameter High-Speed Steel Step Drill Bits

With no fixed diameters, cut holes of almost any size with one bit

Quick-Change Hex Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Quick-Change Hex Tapping Screw Installation Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Use the same tool to drill holes and install tapping screws

Nonsparking Drill Bits

Nonsparking Drill Bits

Drill safely in flammable environments

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits for Masonry and Concrete

Add masonry drilling to the jobs your impact driver can do

Adjustable-Blade Drill Bits for Wood

Adjustable-Blade Drill Bits for Wood

Bore a variety of hole sizes with one bit

Sold as Sets

High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Crush tough materials to make holes in masonry

Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bit Sets

Hole-Enlarging Reduced-Shank Drill Bit Sets

An alternative to reamers for enlarging an existing drilled hole

Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

Tough and wear resistant to last at least twice as long as high-speed steel bits

Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Reduced-Shank High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Make large holes using standard-size tools

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Left-Hand High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Remove stripped screws with flutes that spiral in reverse from other bits

Carbide Drill Bit Sets

Carbide Drill Bit Sets

The hardest and most wear-resistant drill bits you can buy

Chip-Clearing Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Chip-Clearing Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Lift dust and debris out of the hole more quickly than standard masonry bits

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Chip-Clearing High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Prevent clogs and dissipate heat when drilling most metals

Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bit Sets

Expanded-Shank Carbide Drill Bit Sets

Make small holes using standard-size tools

Quick-Change Hex High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Quick-Change Hex High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets

Save time when you need to change bits frequently

Step Drill High-Speed Steel Bit Sets

Step Drill High-Speed Steel Bit Sets

Simplify jobs by drilling multiple hole sizes using a single bit

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets

Stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel, bits stay sharp at high temperatures

Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Make rough holes in wood

Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Multiple teeth cut away large amounts of material to bore clean, flat-bottom holes

Cobalt Steel Reduced-Round Shank Drill Bit Sets

Cobalt Steel Reduced-Round Shank Drill Bit Sets

More wear resistant than high-speed steel, bits cut large holes with standard-size tools

Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Fast-Cutting Smooth-Finish Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Create less friction and heat buildup than other smooth-finish bits to run faster and last longer

High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets for Plastic

High-Speed Steel Drill Bit Sets for Plastic

Penetrate gradually to prevent cracking and chipping

Precise-Cut Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Precise-Cut Drill Bit Sets for Wood

Cut accurate straight and overlapping holes, even across the grain

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Quick-Change Hex Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit Sets for Masonry and Concrete

Add masonry drilling to the jobs your impact driver can do

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

The rigidity of short-length bits without sacrificing reach

Other Products

End Mills

Cut and shape material to create precise slots, grooves, and profiles

Hollow-Core Cutters

Hollow-Core Cutters

Use in magnetic-base drills to form burr-free holes by only cutting the outside edge of a hole

Tap, Die, and Drill Bit Sets

Tap, Die, and Drill Bit Sets

Cut and repair internal and external threads and drill holes in many different sizes

Router Bits

Attach to routers and CNC machines to cut grooves, chamfers, and other detailed shapes

Drill Stops

Limit how far bits can drill to create identical hole depths every time

Counterbores

Enlarge the top of a hole to install socket and hex head screws flush with the surface

Chisel Bits

Pair with powered hammers or needle scalers to chip material off of workpieces

Drill Bit Extensions

Drill Bit Extensions

Expand the reach of drill bits to get into deep and hard-to-reach spots

Drill Taps

Drill and thread holes with the same bit

End Mill Insert Holders

End Mill Insert Holders

Pair with inserts to create end mills that have a replaceable cutting edge

End Mill Inserts

End Mill Inserts

Replace the cutting edge on your end mill insert holder instead of the entire tool

Reamer Drill Bits

Reamer Drill Bits

Drill and finish holes in one pass

Tap and Drill Bit Stands

Tap and Drill Bit Stands

Organize taps and drill bits by size

Thread Mills

Install in a CNC machine to cut a range of internal and external threads with a single tool

Counterbore Drill Bits

Counterbore Drill Bits

A single bit drills and creates a flat surface for the head of a socket head cap screw

Drill Bit Shank Adapters

Drill Bit Shank Adapters

Convert your power tool to fit different drill bit sizes or shank types

Countersink Drill Bits

Countersink Drill Bits

A single bit drills and creates an angled surface so oval and flat screw heads sit flush

Drill Bit Guides

Drill Bit Guides

Drill precise holes without building a fixture

T-Slotted Framing Drill Jigs

T-Slotted Framing Drill Jigs

Guide bits to drill straight, accurate holes in T-slotted rails

Counterbore Insert Holders

Counterbore Insert Holders

Pair with inserts to create flat-bottom holes

Machine Tool Cabinets

Machine Tool Cabinets

Organize and store taps, drill bits, and end mills in labeled compartments

Plug Cutters

Form wood plugs to conceal fastener heads in counterbored holes

Drill Bit Pouches

Drill Bit Pouches

Store and carry drill bits for easy access

Drill/Screwdriver Bits

Drill/Screwdriver Bits

Quickly change between drilling countersunk holes and driving screws

Hollow-Core Cutter Arbor Adapters

Hollow-Core Cutter Arbor Adapters

Modify hollow-core cutters to fit larger arbors on drill presses and milling machines

Tapping Head Stop Bars

Tapping Head Stop Bars

Brace your tapping head's stop arm for clean, consistent threads as your tap backs out of a hole

Hole Saw Arbor Extensions

Hole Saw Arbor Extensions

Reach your hole saw into spots where your drill is too big to fit

Drill Rig Thread Adapters

Drill Rig Thread Adapters

Change thread sizes on bits to use them in drill rigs

Machine Tool Workbench Drawers

Machine Tool Workbench Drawers

Mount under a workbench or shelf to store bits in labeled compartments

Screw Hole Starters

Screw Hole Starters

Mark, start, and thread screw holes into wood and other nonmetal materials

Workbench Drawers

Workbench Drawers

Mount or stack under workbenches to store papers, small parts, and tools

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