1/2" Left-Hand Drill Bit - Hanson

The Hanson 62332 1/2" Left-Hand Drill Bit is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who regularly face the challenge of removing broken or seized fasteners. This jobber-length drill bit is designed for counter-clockwise rotation, making it an essential tool for preparing damaged hardware for extraction with screw extractors, effectively preventing further tightening. Its robust construction ensures consistent performance in demanding automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• Left-Hand Rotation: Specifically designed to rotate counter-clockwise, this drill bit works in conjunction with screw extractors to loosen and remove broken bolts, studs, and screws without driving them deeper into the material.
• M-2 High-Speed Steel Construction: Manufactured from premium M-2 high-speed steel, this bit offers an optimal balance of hardness, heat resistance, and wear resistance for prolonged tool life in professional applications.
• 135-Degree Split Point: Features a precision-ground 135-degree split point that facilitates immediate penetration on contact, reduces the need for excessive feed pressure, and helps prevent work hardening in challenging materials.
• Straight Shank Design: Designed with a standard straight shank, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of professional drill chucks and drilling equipment.
• Fractional Size (1/2-inch): Provides a versatile 1/2-inch diameter suitable for preparing a variety of common fastener sizes for extraction.

Applications

This left-hand drill bit is an indispensable tool for situations demanding the efficient removal of broken or seized hardware. It is particularly effective in automotive repair for extracting snapped manifold bolts or stripped lug studs, industrial machinery maintenance when dealing with broken machine screws, and general fabrication tasks requiring precise removal of damaged hardware. Professionals rely on its reverse cutting action to successfully free damaged bolts, studs, and screws without complicating the extraction process.

Specifications

• Twist Length: 2-1/4"
• Overall Length: 3-3/4"
• Material: M-2 High-Speed Steel