About Countersinks
Countersinks cut a cone-shaped opening to install screws and rivets flush with a surface or hold workpieces between centers on a lathe. They can also be used for chamfering and deburring.
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Oversized Long-Life Counterboring Drill Bits
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These counterbores are often used when screw holes in sheets or layers are misaligned. Also known as subland drill bits, they last longer than standard counterboring drill bits because the diameter stays the same after sharpening. They drill and counterbore at the same time. After drilling and counterboring, tap the hole and install your fastener. The diameters account for the 1/32” or 1/64” oversized diameter rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Lg. | ||||||||
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For Screw Size | Body | Step | Step | Overall | Number of Flutes | Point Angle | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
1/64" Oversized | |||||||||
No. 6 | 0.234" | 0.146" | 5/16" | 2 7/16" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
No. 8 | 0.281" | 0.175" | 3/8" | 4 1/4" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | 0.328" | 0.206" | 5/8" | 4 5/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | 0.344" | 0.206" | 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.391" | 0.266" | 1/2" | 5 1/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.406" | 0.266" | 1/2" | 5 1/4" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.578" | 0.391" | 3/4" | 4 1/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/32" Oversized | |||||||||
1/4" | 0.406" | 0.281" | 1/2" | 5 1/4" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 0.500" | 0.344" | 5/8" | 6" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.594" | 0.406" | 3/4" | 4 1/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
Long-Life Counterboring Drill Bits
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Also known as subland drill bits, these last longer than standard counterboring drill bits because the diameter stays the same after sharpening. They drill and counterbore at the same time. After drilling and counterboring, tap the hole and install your fastener.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Lg. | ||||||||
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For Screw Size | Body | Step | Step | Overall | Number of Flutes | Point Angle | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
No. 6 | 0.228" | 0.141" | 5/16" | 3 7/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
No. 8 | 0.272" | 0.164" | 3/8" | 2 11/16" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | 0.313" | 0.190" | 1/2" | 2 13/16" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.375" | 0.250" | 1/2" | 5" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 0.469" | 0.313" | 5/8" | 3 5/8" | 2 | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
Countersinking Drill Bits for Taps
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Also called subland drill bits, these bits countersink as they drill to prepare holes for tapping. The 90° countersink angle guides the tap into the hole. The drill bit diameter will not change after sharpening.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Lg. | 90° Countersink Angle | |||||||
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For Tap Thread Size | Body | Step | Step | Overall | Shank Dia. | Point Angle | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
2 Flute | |||||||||
6-32 | 0.156" | 0.107" | 5/16" | 3 1/8" | 0.156" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
8-32 | 0.188" | 0.136" | 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 0.188" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
10-32 | 0.219" | 0.159" | 1/2" | 3 3/4" | 0.219" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4"-20 | 0.281" | 0.201" | 1/2" | 4 1/4" | 0.281" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4"-28 | 0.313" | 0.213" | 5/8" | 4 1/2" | 0.313" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
5/16"-18 | 0.438" | 0.257" | 11/16" | 5 1/2" | 0.438" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
5/16"-24 | 0.375" | 0.272" | 11/16" | 5" | 0.375" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8"-16 | 0.438" | 0.313" | 3/4" | 5 1/2" | 0.438" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
7/16"-14 | 0.500" | 0.368" | 3/4" | 6" | 0.5" | 118° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |