About Counterbores
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Counterboring—Enlarge the top of an existing hole to create a cylindrical-shaped opening with a flat bottom that acts as a seat for the head of a screw or wood plug.
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Drill-Bit Counterbores with Drill Bit
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These counterbores are attached to a drill bit for drilling and counterboring in a single step. Use them to create flat bottomed holes that act as seats for the heads of lag screws, washer head screws, and tee nuts. All have a 1/4" hex shank that fits quick-change drill chucks, power screwdrivers, and impact drivers. Lock the drill bit in place with the included set screw. For tough resistance to wear, corrosion, and heat, the drill bit is titanium nitride (TiN) coated.
Use the optional rotating depth stops to drill holes to a precise depth. The end of the collar has a ring that rotates separately from the body. When the ring touches your workpiece, it stops moving to prevent scratches or rub marks. The wide opening leaves room for chips to clear the drilling area.
Counterbores | Replacement Drill Bits | ||||||||||||
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Shank | Each | ||||||||||||
Body Dia. | Drill Bit Size | Overall Lg. | Max. Hole Drilling Dp. | Type | Size | Drill Bit Material | Number of Flutes | For Use On | Each | 1-5 | 6-Up | ||
Black-Oxide Steel | |||||||||||||
3/8" | 1/8" | 2 7/8" | 1.1" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 1/8" | 2 7/8" | 1.2" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 3/16" | 3 1/4" | 1.3" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 1/4" | 3 21/32" | 2.7" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 3/16" | 3 1/4" | 1.3" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 1/4" | 3 5/8" | 1.6" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Each | 1-2 | 3-Up | |||||||||||
3/4" | 5/16" | 3 31/32" | 3" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
1" | 7/16" | 4 11/16" | 3.7" | Hex | 1/4" | Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | 3 | Aluminum, Brass, Plastic, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Optional Rotating Depth Stop for 3/8", 1/2" Body Dia. Counterbores | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |
Drill-Bit Counterbores
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Attach one of these counterbores to a standard jobbers’ or brad-point drill bit (sold separately) to convert it into a counterboring drill bit. Lock the counterbore into position on the drill bit with the two set screws.
Optional collar (not included) controls the cutting depth of your counterbore. It attaches with two set screws.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Counterbores | Optional Collars | |||||||||
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Body Dia. | For Drill Bit Size | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Use On | Each | OD | Wd. | Each | ||
Uncoated Steel | ||||||||||
5/8" | 1/4" | 1" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | 7/8" | 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 3/16" | 1" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 7/8" | 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 1/4" | 1" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1" | 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 5/16" | 1 1/8" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1" | 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 3/8" | 1 1/4" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000 |
1" | 7/16" | 1 3/8" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1 1/4" | 5/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1 3/8" | 5/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 4 | Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 1 1/2" | 3/8" | 0000000 | 0000 |
Drill-Bit Counterbore Sets
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Convert standard jobbers’ or brad-point drill bits into counterboring drill bits for drilling and counterboring in one step.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Sizes Included | Number of Pieces | For Use On | Container Type | Each | |
Uncoated Steel | |||||
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3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" | 6 | Plastic, Wood | Wood Stand | 0000000 | 0000000 |