DRILL AMERICA 5/8 X 1/2 SHK HS DRILL

Tough Drilling Made Easier

This Drill America 5/8 inch Cobalt drill bit, featuring a 1/2 inch reduced shank, is a steadfast companion for your metalworking needs. Crafted from high-speed steel enhanced with cobalt, it offers exceptional resilience against heat and wear, allowing it to penetrate challenging materials like hardened steel, alloys, and cast iron with reliable precision. Its robust construction ensures it can withstand frequent use, making it a dependable choice for your most demanding tasks.

The design of the 1/2 inch reduced shank is a thoughtful consideration, enabling this 5/8 inch bit to fit securely into standard 1/2 inch drill chucks, expanding its versatility and usefulness in your workshop. The heavy-duty notched point, also known as a split point, is a critical feature that prevents the drill bit from "walking" or drifting across the surface when you begin drilling. This ensures your holes start exactly where you intend them, providing a clean and accurate initial entry, which is particularly helpful on hard or smooth surfaces.

• Cobalt High-Speed Steel for superior hardness and wear resistance
• 5/8 inch diameter for creating appropriately sized holes
• 1/2 inch reduced shank for compatibility with common drill chucks
• Heavy-duty notched point (split point) to prevent bit walking
• Engineered for durability and consistent, reliable performance

With an overall length of 6 inches and a flute length of 3 inches, this drill bit strikes a good balance for a variety of drilling applications. The black oxide finish provides an added layer of protection against corrosion and also aids in chip evacuation, helping to keep the cutting edges clear and lubricated during operation. This contributes to a smoother drilling process and helps extend the effective lifespan of the bit, ensuring it remains a dependable tool for your projects.

The 118-degree cutting angle is a well-established design that offers a good blend of efficient cutting action and effective chip removal, making it suitable for a broad range of materials. Combined with its two flutes, which are designed to carry chips away from the cutting zone, this drill bit ensures efficient material removal without clogging. It’s a tool designed to help you work with confidence and ease, supporting your efforts to achieve excellent results.

• Overall length of 6 inches provides good reach for various tasks
• Flute length of 3 inches ensures efficient chip removal
• Black oxide finish adds corrosion resistance and improves drilling
• 118-degree cutting angle is versatile for many applications
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard drilling operations

This drill bit is a practical and reliable addition to any toolkit, designed to help you complete your work with accuracy and less effort. It’s about having a tool you can depend on, making your projects feel more manageable and your results more satisfying.

Confidence in Every Hole

Imagine the assurance of having a drill bit that consistently performs, even when faced with challenging materials. This Drill America Cobalt drill bit is designed to provide just that. Its robust construction and cobalt alloy ensure it can power through tough metals and other hard surfaces, allowing you to complete your projects with a sense of ease and accomplishment. It’s about feeling prepared and capable, no matter the material.

When you're working on projects that require precise alignment, such as fitting parts together or securing fixtures, the starting accuracy of your drill bit is crucial. The split point design on this bit is a thoughtful feature that prevents the bit from skidding across the surface. This means your holes begin exactly where you want them, leading to a cleaner, more professional finish and reducing the potential for mistakes that could slow you down or require extra work.

• Ensures accurate starting points, vital for precision work
• Reduces the likelihood of surface damage or marring
• Contributes to more professional-looking results on your projects
• Facilitates the smooth assembly of components
• Offers dependable performance, saving time and effort

The practicality of the reduced shank is another key benefit. It allows you to use this capable bit with your standard drill chucks, making it a versatile addition to your existing tools without requiring specialized equipment. This thoughtful design makes it easier to tackle a wider range of tasks, giving you more flexibility in your approach to any job.

Consider the comfort of a tool that works smoothly, minimizing resistance and vibration. The black oxide finish and well-designed flutes help to carry away chips efficiently, reducing heat buildup and preventing the bit from getting stuck. This results in a more pleasant and less taxing drilling experience, allowing you to maintain focus and control, especially when working on tasks that require patience and care.

• Promotes a smoother, more controlled drilling experience
• Helps prevent the bit from binding or overheating
• Reduces user fatigue during extended drilling sessions
• Contributes to the longevity and consistent performance of the bit
• Ensures efficient progress on your tasks

This drill bit represents a commitment to providing tools that are not only effective but also make your work more manageable. It's about the quiet confidence that comes from using reliable equipment that helps you achieve your goals with greater ease and satisfaction, supporting your dedication to quality outcomes.