1/16" Left-Hand Drill Bit - Hanson

The Hanson 62304 1/16" Left-Hand Drill Bit is a professional-grade solution engineered for precise and efficient removal of broken fasteners in demanding automotive and industrial environments. Constructed from premium M-2 High-Speed Steel, this heavy-duty drill bit offers exceptional durability and heat resistance, making it an essential tool for technicians and mechanics tackling seized bolts, studs, and stripped screws. Its specialized counter-clockwise rotation facilitates the extraction process, often loosening the damaged fastener during drilling.

Key Features

• Left-Hand Rotation: Engineered to rotate counter-clockwise, this design is crucial for preparing holes for screw extractors and can often loosen broken fasteners as drilling progresses, preventing further tightening.
• Optimized 135-Degree Split Point: The precision-ground 135-degree split point reduces initial feed pressure and eliminates "walking" on the workpiece, allowing for immediate penetration without the need for a pilot hole and minimizing work hardening in tough materials.
• M-2 High-Speed Steel Construction: Manufactured from robust M-2 High-Speed Steel, this drill bit offers an exceptional balance of strength, superior heat resistance, and wear resistance, ensuring extended tool life under rigorous professional use.
• Jobber Length with Straight Shank: The versatile jobber length accommodates various drilling depths, while the straight shank provides secure and stable chucking in most standard drill presses and portable drills.

Applications

This 1/16" left-hand drill bit is an essential addition to any professional toolkit for fastener repair and removal. It excels in situations where standard right-hand drills might inadvertently tighten a broken fastener, making extraction more difficult. Ideal for drilling into seized or snapped bolts, studs, and screws found in automotive engine bays, transmission housings, industrial machinery, and heavy equipment. It is particularly effective for creating pilot holes that facilitate the successful extraction of damaged fasteners from a wide range of materials.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 62304
• Size: 1/16"
• Rotation: Left-Hand
• Material: M-2 High-Speed Steel
• Point Angle: 135-degree Split Point
• Shank Type: Straight Shank
• Length Type: Jobber Length