17/64" DRILL BIT - Hanson

The Hanson 67517 17/64" Drill Bit is engineered for the rigorous demands of professional automotive and industrial applications. Crafted from M-2 high-speed steel with a protective black oxide finish, this jobber length drill bit delivers consistent durability and efficient drilling performance. It is an essential tool for technicians and mechanics requiring precise, strong holes across a variety of materials.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade M-2 High-Speed Steel (HSS): Constructed from premium M-2 HSS, this drill bit provides a robust combination of strength, heat resistance, and wear resistance, enabling efficient drilling through challenging materials found in professional settings.
• Durable Black Oxide Coating: The black oxide finish offers enhanced resistance to rust and corrosion, while simultaneously reducing friction and improving chip flow. This design significantly extends bit life and drilling efficiency.
• Versatile Jobber Length Design: Featuring an optimal balance of reach and rigidity, the jobber length design makes this bit suitable for a wide array of common drilling operations, offering reliability in diverse professional tasks.
• Precision 135-Degree Split Point: The 135-degree split point ensures a true start by preventing bit walking or skating upon contact, facilitating fast and accurate penetration in materials such as metal, wood, and plastic.
• Accurate 17/64-inch Diameter: Guarantees precise hole sizing (0.2656 inches), critical for applications requiring tight tolerances, such as fastener installation, reaming preparation, and fitting components to exact specifications.

Applications

This Hanson 17/64-inch drill bit is ideally suited for drilling through a wide range of materials commonly encountered in professional environments, including mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, wood, and plastics. It is an indispensable tool for preparing pilot holes for tapping, creating clearance holes for fasteners, and making precise openings in engine components, chassis structures, industrial machinery, and general shop repairs. Its robust construction ensures consistent performance in light to medium-duty industrial and automotive tasks.

Specifications

• Overall Length (OAL): 4-1/8 inches
• Flute Length: 2-7/8 inches
• Shank Type: Cylinder