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About Drill Bits

Drill Bits

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Short-Length Drill Bits

Also known as screw-machine and stub-length bits, these provide maximum rigidity for drilling straighter holes than jobbers'- and maintenance-length drill bits.

Extended-Length Drill Bits

Short-Flute Extended-Length Drill Bits

The short flutes provide increased rigidity for drilling straighter holes than standard extended-length drill bits.

Chip-Clearing Drill Bits

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Short-Flute Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

The short flutes on these jobbers'-length bits provide increased rigidity for drilling straighter holes.

Short-Length Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Also known as screw-machine and stub-length bits, these provide maximum rigidity for drilling straighter holes than jobbers'-length drill bits.

Extended-Length Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

Short-Flute Extended-Length Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

The short flutes provide increased rigidity for drilling straighter holes than standard extended-length drill bits.

Chip-Clearing Cobalt Steel Drill Bits

The parabolic spiral flutes lift chips out of the hole, reducing clogging and improving coolant flow.

Carbide Drill Bits

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Quick-Change Carbide Drill Bits

Make fast bit changes—all of these bits have the same shank diameter, eliminating the need for different collets to hold each size.

Smooth-Finish Carbide Drill Bits

Three cutting edges instead of the typical two enable these bits to drill holes with a smoother finish than other bits.

Chip-Clearing Carbide Drill Bits

The parabolic spiral flutes lift chips out of the hole, reducing clogging and improving coolant flow.

Short-Flute Extended-Length
Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

The short flutes provide increased rigidity for drilling straighter holes than standard extended-length drill bits.

Carbide-Tipped Drill Bits

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Threaded-Shank Drill Bits

All have a 1/4"-28 threaded shank which installs directly into the threaded spindle on a compatible drill.

Carbide Drill Bits for Hardened Steel

Harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than carbide-tipped steel, solid-carbide bits maintain their sharp edges longer. They require rigid toolholding to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand-held drilling applications.

Drill Bits for Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Graphite

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Drill Bits for Plastic

The sharp point allows for gradual penetration to reduce friction and eliminate cracking and chipping when drilling in plastic.

Carbide Drill Bits for Stainless Steel and Nickel

Harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than cobalt steel, solid-carbide bits maintain their sharp edges longer. They require rigid toolholding to prevent breakage and should not be used in hand-held drilling applications.

Reversible Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

When one end becomes worn, reverse the bit to use the other end.

Drill Bits for Sheet Metal

These bits have short flutes and a sturdy construction which prevent snagging that deforms sheet metal and thin-wall tubing.

High-Speed Steel Left-Hand Drill Bits

Use for drilling in most metal.

Drill Bit Sets

These jobbers'-length bits have the rigidity and length required for most applications.

Short-Length Drill Bit Sets

Also known as screw-machine and stub-length bits, these provide maximum rigidity for drilling straighter holes than jobbers'- and maintenance-length drill bits.

Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

Short-Length Cobalt Steel Drill Bit Sets

Also known as screw-machine and stub-length bits, these provide maximum rigidity for drilling straighter holes than jobbers'-length drill bits.

Carbide Drill Bit Sets

For the highest accuracy and longest tool life, these solid-carbide bits are harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than high-speed steel, cobalt steel, and carbide-tipped bits.

Quick-Change Carbide Drill Bit Sets

Make fast bit changes—each bit has the same shank diameter, eliminating the need for different collets to hold each size.

Left-Hand Drill Bit Sets

Also known as reverse-flute bits, the flutes spiral in the opposite direction of other bits. Use in counterclockwise drilling applications such as removing broken screws.

Finger Drill Bit Sets

Drill small holes by hand.

Round-Shank Drill Reamers

Drill and finish holes in a single pass with these dual-purpose tools.

Drill Bit Decimal Size Equivalents