About Counterbores
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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Inch Size High-Speed Steel Counterbores with Built-In Pilot
The built-in pilot maintains alignment in the hole.
Titanium nitride (TiN) coated counterbores are more wear and heat resistant than uncoated counterbores.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Pilot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size  | Body | Shank | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Style | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.757" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.757" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Oversized High-Speed Steel Counterbores with Built-In Pilot
Use these oversized counterbores when the screw holes in sheets or layers of material are misaligned. The built-in pilot maintains alignment in the hole. The body diameter and pilot diameter account for the 1/32” or 1/64” oversized diameter rating.
Titanium nitride (TiN) coated counterbores are more wear and heat resistant than uncoated counterbores.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Pilot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Shank | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Style | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||
1/64" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.773" | 1/2" | 0.515" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/32" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.788" | 1/2" | 0.531" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||
1/64" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.773" | 1/2" | 0.515" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/32" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.788" | 1/2" | 0.531" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 4 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Carbide-Tipped Counterbores with Built-In Pilot for Steel
To resist damage when cutting steel, these counterbores are C5 carbide-tipped alloy steel. The built-in pilot maintains alignment in the hole.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Pilot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Shank | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Style | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated C5 Carbide-Tipped Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.757" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 3 | Spiral | Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Oversized Carbide-Tipped Counterbores with Built-In Pilot for Steel
Counterbore screw holes in misaligned sheets or layers of material. These counterbores are C5 carbide-tipped alloy steel to resist damage when used with steel. They have a built-in pilot to maintain alignment in the hole. The body diameter and pilot diameter account for the 1/32” or 1/64” oversized diameter rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Carbide-Tipped Counterbores with Built-In Pilot
for Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Cast Iron
C2 carbide-tipped alloy steel has excellent performance on abrasive materials such as cast iron and nonferrous metals. The built-in pilot maintains alignment in the hole.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Pilot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Shank | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Style | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated C2 Carbide-Tipped Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.757" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 3 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Oversized Carbide-Tipped Counterbores with Built-In
Pilot for Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Cast Iron
Use these counterbores with screw holes in misaligned sheets or layers of material. They are C2 carbide-tipped alloy steel for excellent performance on abrasive materials such as cast iron and nonferrous metals. The built-in pilot maintains alignment in the hole. The body diameter and pilot diameter account for the 1/32” or 1/64” oversized diameter rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Pilot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Shank | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Style | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated C2 Carbide-Tipped Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
1/64" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.773" | 1/2" | 33/64" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 3 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
1/32" Oversized | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.788" | 1/2" | 17/32" | 0.500" | 7 1/2" | 3 | Spiral | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
Inch Size Drill-Point Counterbores
Drill and counterbore holes with enough clearance for socket head screws without changing tools. The longer the counterbore, the thicker the material it can drill.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Shank | Drill Tip | Overall Lg. | Max. Hole Drilling Dp. | Number of Flutes | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.781" | 1/2" | 0.532" | 4 1/2" | 1.596" | 2 | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0.781" | 5/8" | 0.532" | 2 11/16" | 0.562" | 2 | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
Counterboring Drill Bits
Often called step drill bits, these drill and counterbore holes at the same time. After drilling and counterboring, tap the hole and install your fastener. The body diameter may decrease after multiple sharpenings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Lg. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Screw Size | Body | Step | Step | Overall | Point Angle | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.781" | 0.531" | 1" | 9 7/8" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |