.1875 LH Drill Bit - Kent-Moore

The Kent-Moore J-381883 .1875 LH Drill Bit is a specialized, professional-grade tool engineered for critical material removal and extraction tasks within demanding automotive and industrial environments. This left-hand drill bit delivers reliable performance and precision, making it an essential component for tackling challenging repair and maintenance operations, particularly for seized or broken fasteners.

Key Features

• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Manufactured from robust high-speed steel, this drill bit offers superior durability and maintains its cutting edge integrity through rigorous professional use.
• Left-Hand Spiral Design: Engineered for counter-clockwise rotation, this crucial feature prevents further tightening of seized components and is ideal for efficient broken fastener extraction.
• Heat-Treated for Enhanced Durability: The drill bit undergoes a specialized heat-treatment process, significantly increasing its strength and resistance to wear, ensuring a longer service life in demanding conditions.
• Precision Split Point Tip: Equipped with a finely ground split point, the bit ensures quick and accurate starts, minimizing bit walking and reducing the need for pre-punching, even on challenging surfaces.

Applications

• Broken Fastener Extraction: Primarily utilized in conjunction with screw extractors to efficiently remove seized, stripped, or broken bolts, studs, and screws without risking further tightening.
• Damaged Thread Preparation: Ideal for preparing holes for subsequent thread repair operations, such as precisely drilling out existing damaged threads before installing new inserts.
• General Metalworking: Effective for drilling through various metals commonly encountered in vehicle repair and industrial machinery, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Specialized Material Drilling: Suitable for drilling plastics and wood where a left-hand cutting action is beneficial for optimal chip evacuation or specific assembly requirements.

Specifications

• Diameter: .1875 inch (3/16 inch)