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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics HSDQE – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does a letter Q twist drill bit cut?
A letter Q drill cuts a 0.332 inch hole, which is the standard diameter for that letter size. Letter-size drills fall between the fractional sizes, so a Q sits between 5/16 (0.3125) and 11/32 (0.34375) inch. The Metallics HSDQE is that Q size in high-speed steel, 4-3/4 inches overall.
2) I need to tap a 3/8-16 thread. Is a letter Q the right drill?
No. A letter Q at 0.332 inch is the tap drill for a 3/8-24 fine thread, not 3/8-16 coarse, which calls for a 5/16 inch drill. Pick the Q when you are tapping 3/8-24 in steel strut, enclosures, or machine parts.
3) Is the Metallics HSDQE drill bit sold individually or in a set?
It ships as a single bit, one piece per pouch. If you need a range of letter sizes for tapping work, you order each size separately rather than getting them in one kit.
4) Will a Metallics HSDQE high-speed twist drill fit a standard 3/8 inch chuck drill?
Yes. The Q size measures 0.332 inch across the flutes and shank on a jobber-style high-speed twist drill, so it seats in a 3/8 inch (0.375 inch) chuck with room to spare. The 4-3/4 inch overall length gives enough stick-out for electrical box and strut drilling without needing an extension.
5) What material is the HSDQE drill bit made from, and what can it drill?
High-speed steel. HSS handles mild steel, aluminum, brass, and wood, which covers most electrical work: drilling strut, enclosures, panel covers, and junction box knockout cleanup. For masonry or concrete you need a carbide-tipped bit instead, not an HSS twist drill.
6) What is the Metallics part number for the Q size high-speed twist drill?
Order it as Metallics HSDQE. The letter in the middle of the part number is the drill size, so HSDQE is the Q, and sister sizes follow the same pattern when you are standardizing a truck stock or MRO crib.
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Does the Metallics HSDQE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics HSDQE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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