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    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.

    Round Shank

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

    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.
    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Metric
    16.00.6299"17888SpiralRound16Standard2DIN 33800000000000000
     
    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Black Oxide
     
    Metric
    16.00.6299"227149SpiralRound16Standard2DIN 340000000000000000
     
    Uncoated
     
    Metric
    16.00.6299"227117.2SpiralRound16Standard2DIN 3400000000000000
     
    Carbide-Tipped 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. Standard. Front orientation. Contains Border. Standard Point. For Metal.
    Image of Specification. Split. Front orientation. Contains Border. Split Point. For Metal.

    Standard

    Split

    The performance of solid carbide but at a lower price point. These jobbers' bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications. Like carbide bits, they are stronger than cobalt and high-speed steel and maintain their sharp edges when drilling abrasive material. However, when drilling tough metals like 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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    Uncoated Carbide Tipped
     
    Metric
    16.00.6299"181132SpiralRound16Standard2000000000000000
    16.00.6299"181132SpiralRound16Split200000000000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Drill Bits

    With flutes that lift chips out of the hole, you don't have to stop drilling to clear these bits manually. The flutes improve coolant flow to dissipate heat and prevent clogs that can damage the bit and ruin the hole.
    High-Speed Steel Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Parabolic Flute. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Chip-Clearing Drill Bits, Jobbers' Length, Parabolic Flute, Round Shank.

    Parabolic Flute

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

    Split

    Our basic drill bit material is also the most versatile. These jobbers' bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    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.
    Parabolic Flute—A U-shaped groove on the flutes cuts faster and clears chips more quickly than high-helix bits, so these are better for drilling deep holes.
    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, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Flute
    Type
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Metric
    16.00.6299"178120ParabolicRound16Split2DIN 3380000000000000
     

    Drill Bits for Plastic

    The precision-ground, 60° point penetrates gradually to prevent cracking and chipping. It also reduces heat that can deform the material. Use these bits for drilling into acrylic, laminate, and other plastics.
    High-Speed Steel Jobbers' Length
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bits. Drill Bits for Plastic, Jobbers' Length.
    Our basic drill bit material is also the most versatile. These jobbers' bits have the balance of rigidity and length needed for most applications.
    Shank
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Max. Drilling
    Dp., mm
    Type
    Size,
    mm
    Point
    Angle
    Drill Bit
    Point Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Flute
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
     
    Metric
    160.6299"178120Round1660°Standard2Spiral000000000000000
     
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