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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics NHSD10 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Metallics NHSD10 drill bit, and what is a number 10 drill used for?
The NHSD10 is a No. 10 wire gauge high-speed twist drill with a 3-5/8 inch overall length. A No. 10 drill measures 0.1935 inch, which is the standard tap drill for a 12-24 machine screw thread. That is the size electricians reach for when drilling out strut, panel enclosures, and device boxes for 12-24 hardware.
2) Will a No. 10 drill bit work as the tap drill for 12-24 screws in an electrical enclosure?
Yes. A No. 10 drill at 0.1935 inch is the standard tap drill for a 12-24 thread, so the NHSD10 gives you the correct hole before running a 12-24 tap in sheet steel panels, boxes, and channel. If you are clearance drilling instead of tapping, you need a larger bit.
3) How many bits come in the Metallics NHSD10 twist drill pack?
Ten bits per pack, supplied in a pouch rather than a rigid index case. That makes it a restock quantity for a van or a job box when you're burning through one common size, not a mixed set.
4) Is the Metallics NHSD10 a jobber length bit, and how deep can it drill?
At 3-5/8 inches overall it is a short bit, not a full jobber. Overall length includes the shank, so usable flute depth is well under that. Fine for sheet steel, enclosures, strut, and device boxes. For drilling through framing or deep stock you want a longer bit.
5) Are high-speed steel twist drills like the Metallics NHSD10 suitable for drilling steel and metal?
High-speed steel is the general purpose metalworking grade, so the NHSD10 cuts mild steel, aluminum, brass, and plastics in a standard drill or drill press. Run it slower with cutting oil in steel to keep the edge. For masonry or concrete anchors you need a carbide-tipped bit instead, not this one.
6) Does the Metallics NHSD10 have a round shank that fits a standard keyless chuck?
It's a straight-shank twist drill, so it chucks into any standard keyed or keyless three-jaw drill chuck. It is not a quick-change hex shank, so it will not snap into an impact driver collet.
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