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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Type:
- Twist Drill Bit
Metallics HSD28RE – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Metallics HSD28RE 1/2 inch drill bit fit a 3/8 inch chuck drill?
Yes. The HSD28RE cuts a 1/2 inch hole but its shank is reduced to 1/2 inch, so it runs in drills whose chuck will not open to a full 1/2 inch shank. Note the reduction is to 1/2 inch, so verify your chuck capacity: a 3/8 inch keyless chuck will not take a 1/2 inch shank. Buyers needing a 1/2 inch hole from a 3/8 inch drill should look for a bit with a 3/8 inch reduced shank instead.
2) What is the overall length of the Metallics HSD28RE twist drill bit?
It is a 4 inch bit in a 1/2 inch diameter. That length is a jobber-style working length, so it handles ordinary pass-through holes in steel studs, strut, and junction box bodies, but it will not reach through deep built-up assemblies. For those, step up to an extension-length or aircraft-length bit.
3) Is the Metallics HSD28RE bright finish or coated, and does that matter for drilling steel?
Bright finish, meaning uncoated high-speed steel. It cuts mild steel, aluminum, and plastics fine with cutting oil, which is the normal electrical-trade use. For repeated holes in stainless or hardened material, a coated or cobalt bit holds an edge longer than a bright HSS bit.
4) What is the Metallics part number for the 1/2 inch reduced shank high-speed drill bit?
HSD28RE is the Metallics manufacturer part number, and it is the only model on the item: 1/2 inch diameter, 4 inch length, 1/2 inch reduced shank, bright finish.
5) How many drill bits come in a pack of the Metallics HSD28RE?
One bit per pack, supplied in a pouch. If you are standardizing a van or a shop crib on 1/2 inch bits, you order by the piece rather than in a set.
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Does the Metallics HSD28RE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSD28RE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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