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A hex shank centering bit being used to drill a hole through a hinge

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Variations:

  • 04J0405 - 5/64" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $12.50
  • 04J0407 - 7/64" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $12.50
  • 04J0409 - 9/64" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $12.90
  • 04J0411 - 11/64" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $13.90
  • 04J0413 - 13/64" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $14.50
  • 04J0416 - 1/4" Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $15.50
  • 04J0505 - 5mm Hex-Shank Centering Bit
    1 - $14.50
  • 04J0420 - Set of 3 Hex-Shank Centering Bits
    1 - $35.00

Hex-Shank Centering Bits

Commonly used to pre-drill holes for hardware using screws (particularly hinges), these self-centering drill bits are easy to adjust.

The set screw in the barrel body is used to adjust the drill bit projection. Travel of the spring-loaded portion of the barrel determines the maximum pre-drill depth: the 5/64” and 7/64” bits have 3/8” of travel, and the rest have 1/2". The set includes the three smallest bit sizes.

1/4" dia. shanks for 5/64" to 9/64" bits, 5/16" dia. for 11/64" to 1/4", and 3/8" for 5mm. Nickel-plated steel construction. Includes a HSS drill bit.

The 5/64” drill is for #3 and #4 screws; the 7/64” drill is for #5 and #6 screws; the 9/64” drill is for #8 to #10 screws; the 11/64” drill is for #12 screws; the 13/64” drill is for #14 to #16 screws; and the 1/4" and 5mm drills are for shelf supports.