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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Type:
- Twist Drill Bit
Metallics HSSBG564E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size drill bit is the Metallics HSSBG564E?
It's a 5/64 inch drill bit, high speed steel, in a jobber length with a black and gold finish. Order it by part number HSSBG564E.
2) Is the HSSBG564E a jobber length bit or a short stubby bit?
Jobber length. That's the general purpose length most electricians and maintenance techs keep in a kit, long enough to drill through typical sheet metal, plastic and wood without the extra flex of an aid-length bit. If you need a shorter, stiffer bit for tight work in a panel or box, a stub or screw-machine length bit is the better call.
3) Will a 5/64 inch high speed steel bit drill steel, or is it only for wood?
High speed steel handles both. A 5/64 inch HSS bit will cut wood, plastic and mild steel such as device boxes, strut and enclosure sheet metal. For hardened steel or masonry you want a cobalt or carbide-tipped bit instead, not HSS.
4) What is a 5/64 bit typically used for on electrical work?
It's a small pilot-size bit. At 5/64 inch it's used for pilot holes ahead of self-tapping or sheet metal screws, mounting small device plates and clips, and anchor starts, rather than for running conductors or conduit. This Metallics bit is an MRO-grade item meant for that kind of repair and install drilling.
5) Does the HSSBG564E come as a single bit or in a set?
HSSBG564E is a single 5/64 inch size, ordered on its own. If you are stocking a crib or truck and want a spread of pilot sizes, you buy each fractional size as its own Metallics part number rather than getting them bundled under this one.
6) What does the black and gold finish on the Metallics HSSBG564E mean?
It's a surface treatment on the high speed steel, black oxide combined with a gold-colored coating. The point is heat and friction resistance in service rather than appearance. The cutting geometry is the same jobber-length HSS bit underneath.
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Does the Metallics HSSBG564E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSSBG564E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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