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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics HSD29E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Metallics HSD29E drill bit, and how long is it?
The HSD29E is a 13/64 inch diameter high-speed twist drill bit with a 3-5/8 inch overall length. That length is a standard jobber-style proportion, so it fits any common 3-jaw chuck drill or driver and gives you enough reach for sheet metal, strut, enclosure walls, and light structural steel without the extra flex of an aircraft-length bit.
2) Can I use the HSD29E bit in a hammer drill on concrete or masonry?
No. It is a high-speed steel twist drill, built for metal, wood, and plastic, and it has no carbide tip. Hammering it into concrete or block will chip the cutting edges almost immediately. For anchors in masonry you want a carbide-tipped SDS or straight-shank masonry bit instead, sized to the anchor manufacturer's specified hole diameter.
3) Is the Metallics HSD29E bit bright finish or coated, and does that matter for drilling steel?
Bright finish, meaning uncoated high-speed steel with no black oxide or titanium coating. Bright HSS cuts cleanly in mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and plastics, which covers most electrical rough-in work. Use cutting oil and moderate RPM in steel; without a coating there is no added heat or wear barrier, so a dry high-speed pass is what dulls these fastest.
4) How many drill bits come in the Metallics HSD29E pack?
One bit per pack, supplied in a pouch. If you are drilling a run of holes for anchors or self-tapping screws across a job, order multiples up front, since a single 13/64 bright HSS bit is a consumable in steel.
5) Will a 13/64 inch bit work as a pilot hole for sheet metal screws and small machine screws?
13/64 inch (0.2031 inch) is right at the common clearance size for a #10 screw and the usual tap-drill range for a 1/4-20 thread, so electricians reach for it when mounting straps, boxes, and enclosure hardware. Check the fastener manufacturer's drill chart for the exact call-out, since tapping versus a free-fit through hole changes which size you want.
6) What is the Metallics part number I should order for a 13/64 inch twist drill?
HSD29E is the Metallics manufacturer part number for the 13/64 inch by 3-5/8 inch bright high-speed twist drill. That is the number to quote on a purchase order or cross-reference against a distributor line sheet.
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Does the Metallics HSD29E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSD29E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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