07J0502 - #5 HSS Taper Drill Bit, 1/8"
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The high-speed tapered drill bits are precisely ground on a CNC grinder and match the shapes of wood screws so that screw threads grip for the entire length of the screw. The drills are multi-purpose and will serve the needs of most woodworkers for both hard and soft woods. 2 3/4" to 4" long overall.
For softwood, you should always use a drill one size smaller than the screw calls for. Also available as complete drill bit/countersink/counterdrill units for a specific screw size – the unit includes a countersink/counterdrill, drill, stop collar, and a hex key - or in boxed sets with countersinks/counterdrills, stop collars and hex keys.
Yes, each screw size is also available as a complete drill bit/countersink/counterdrill unit that pairs the bit with a matching countersink/counterdrill, stop collar and hex key, as well as in larger boxed sets.
These HSS taper drill bits are precisely ground on a CNC grinder to match a wood screw's shape, so rather than resharpening the taper by hand, replacing a worn bit keeps that fit accurate.
They're offered in eight sizes matching wood screws from #5 up to #14, so you can match the bit to the screw gauge you're using.
Yes, for softwood you should use a bit one size smaller than the screw calls for, since softer wood grips screw threads less firmly at the standard taper size.
These taper bits match the shape of a wood screw so the threads grip along the full length of the screw, rather than only at the tip as with a straight pilot hole.
| Materials | High-speed steel |
| Dimensions | 2 3/4" to 4" long overall (varies by screw size) |
| Compatibility | Fits wood screws #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12 and #14 |
| Includes | Taper drill bit |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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HSS Taper Drill Bits
The high-speed tapered drill bits are precisely ground on a CNC grinder and match the shapes of wood screws so that screw threads grip for the entire length of the screw. The drills are multi-purpose and will serve the needs of most woodworkers for both hard and soft woods. 2 3/4" to 4" long overall.
For softwood, you should always use a drill one size smaller than the screw calls for. Also available as complete drill bit/countersink/counterdrill units for a specific screw size – the unit includes a countersink/counterdrill, drill, stop collar, and a hex key - or in boxed sets with countersinks/counterdrills, stop collars and hex keys.
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