Klein Tools 53001 Regular-Point Drill-Bit Set, 15-Piece

The 53001 is a 15-piece regular-point, high-speed steel drill bit set for general-purpose drilling across a wide range of materials. The bits are standard jobber length with a black-oxide finish that reduces chip welding, and the lightly roughened surface raises lubricity so chips clear more easily. Regular point means it is a general-duty bit, not a masonry or step bit, so for concrete anchors or clean holes in sheet metal you want a different bit type.

No. Klein's instructions for the 53001 set say never use the bits on or near live electrical circuits. De-energize and verify before you drill, follow the safety instructions in your power tool's manual, and make sure you and anyone nearby are wearing approved eye protection. These are plain steel bits with no insulation rating of any kind.

It ships in a hinged metal box with two stand-up bit holders, so the bits stay sorted and visible when you open it. The overall package measures 8.5 x 4.25 x 1.38 inches and the set weighs 2 pounds, which drops into a standard van drawer or bucket organizer pocket without trouble.

For general-purpose holes in wood, plastics and mild steel, yes, that is exactly what the 53001 is built for. The black-oxide finish cuts down on chip welding and the roughened flute surface helps chips evacuate, which is what keeps a jobber bit from binding and burning when you are drilling through studs, strut and panel enclosures. Hardened steel, stainless, or concrete call for cobalt, carbide or masonry bits instead.

The manufacturer part number is 53001 from Klein Tools, covering the complete 15-piece regular-point set in its metal case. One configuration only, so there is nothing to specify beyond the model when you order.