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    22 Products

    Drill Bits

    Cut holes in a variety of metals, from the softest aluminum to the hardest steel.
    High-Speed Steel Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Round Shank. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.
    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Round Shank

    Standard

    Our basic drill bit material is also the most versatile. These jobbers' bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated and oxide-coated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    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.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Standard Point—Good for general purpose drilling. You’ll need to make a pilot hole to center the bit.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"7 5/8"4.59"SpiralRound11/16"Standard20000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"7 5/8"4.59"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"7 5/8"4.59"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000
     
    High-Speed Steel Short Length
    Image of Product. Round Shank. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Short Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Our shortest high-speed steel bits, these are the most rigid for drilling the straightest holes. They're also good for tight spaces where longer bits can't fit. Also known as screw-machine and stub-length 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.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Standard Point—Good for general purpose drilling. You’ll need to make a pilot hole to center the bit.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"4 5/8"1.84"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2ASME B94.11M00000000000000
     
    High-Speed Steel Extended Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Extended Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Spiral Flute

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Drill through walls and thick workpieces with our longest high-speed steel 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.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Standard Point—Good for general purpose drilling. You’ll need to make a pilot hole to center the bit.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"9 1/4"4.34"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000000
    11/16"0.6875"12"7.62"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000
    11/16"0.6875"18"11.62"SpiralRound11/16"Standard20000000000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"9 1/4"5.38"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000
     
    Cobalt Steel Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Round Shank. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    The toughness and wear resistance of cobalt steel in a length that's rigid enough for most applications. Cobalt lasts at least twice as long as high-speed steel. It can also run up to 25% faster at higher temperatures without damaging the bit on hard materials such as nickel.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Drill at higher speeds and last longer than uncoated bits, especially on tough materials like hardened steel and nickel.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Split Point—Starts cutting on contact so you don’t need a pilot hole. The point also keeps the bit centered for straight and accurate holes, even with a portable drill.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"7 5/8"5.63"SpiralRound11/16"Split2NAS907 Type J000000000000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"7 1/8"4.6"SpiralRound11/16"Split2NAS907 Type J0000000000000
     
    Cobalt Steel Extended Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Extended Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Spiral Flute

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Split

    Drill through walls and thick workpieces and make deep holes with the longest bits made of tough and wear-resistant cobalt. They last at least twice as long as high-speed steel and can run up to 25% faster and at higher temperatures without damaging the bit or material. The length makes them less rigid than other bits, however, so they are more prone to wobbling or breaking, especially when drilling hard materials.
    Uncoated—Polished to eject chips, these are also known as bright finish bits.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Split Point—Starts cutting on contact so you don’t need a pilot hole. The point also keeps the bit centered for straight and accurate holes, even with a portable drill.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"9 1/4"4"SpiralRound11/16"Split2000000000000000
    11/16"0.6875"12"9"SpiralRound11/16"Split20000000000000
     
    Carbide-Tipped Steel Short Length
    Image of Product. Round Shank. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Short Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Split

    Our shortest and most rigid bits, these offer the performance of solid carbide at a lower price point. Like carbide bits, they are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel to maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like cast iron and hardened steel, upgrade to carbide for longer life.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Standard Point—Good for general purpose drilling. You’ll need to make a pilot hole to center the bit.
    Split Point—Starts cutting on contact so you don’t need a pilot hole. The point also keeps the bit centered for straight and accurate holes, even with a portable drill.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated Carbide Tipped
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"4 5/8"2.04"SpiralRound11/16"Standard2000000000000000
    11/16"0.6875"4 5/8"2.04"SpiralRound11/16"Split2000000000000
     
    Carbide-Tipped Steel Extended Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits, Extended Length, Spiral Flute, Round Shank.

    Spiral Flute

    Round Shank

    Image of Specification. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Drill through walls and thick workpieces and make deep holes with bits that offer the performance of solid carbide but at a lower price point. Like carbide bits, these are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel to maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like cast iron and hardened steel, upgrade to carbide for longer life. Because of their length, these aren't as rigid as other bits and more prone to wobbling.
    Round Shank—The most common shank type. These fit in the chuck of drill presses and portable drills.
    Standard Point—Good for general purpose drilling. You’ll need to make a pilot hole to center the bit.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated Carbide Tipped
     
    Inch
    11/16"0.6875"9 1/4"4.34"SpiralRound11/16"Standard200000000000000
     

    Drill Bits for Paper and Fabric

    A razor-sharp cutting edge makes clean holes through stacks of paper, cardboard, and fabric. These bits are often used for binding documents and sample swatches. They are standard Style A for use with Challenge and Lassco paper-drilling machines.
    Core Bit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits for Paper and Fabric.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Drilling
    Dp.
    Type
    Size
    Each
    Steel
     
    Inch
    1/8"0.125"3 1/8"1"Round11/16"0000000000000
    3/16"0.1875"3 1/8"1 3/4"Round11/16"000000000000
    1/4"0.25"3 1/8"2"Round11/16"000000000000
    5/16"0.3125"3 1/8"2"Round11/16"000000000000
    3/8"0.375"3 1/8"2"Round11/16"000000000000
    7/16"0.4375"3 1/8"2"Round11/16"000000000000
    1/2"0.5"3 1/8"2"Round11/16"000000000000
     
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