19/32" x 18" HSS Extra Long Drill Bit with 1/2" Shank
HSS drill bit designed for extra reach in general drilling. High-speed steel with black oxide coating for lubricity near the cutting edge. One customer notes good functionality and sharpness, with mixed durability feedback
Highlights
- extra-long reach for hard-to-access holes
- lubricity from black oxide coating
- compatibility with various toolholding systems
Pros
- high-speed steel composition
- extra long reach
- black oxide coating for lubricity
- round shank fits multiple toolholding systems
- strong general-purpose performance
Cons
- mixed durability; some report breaking in half
- mixed accuracy across materials
- varying value perception
Best For
Features
- High-speed steel tools are good for most general purpose applications
- offering a combination of hardness and toughness for wear resistance
- Black oxide treatment adds lubricity and creates small pockets on the surface of the tool that act to hold coolant near the cutting edge
- For general purpose drilling in applications where extra length for reach is required
- designed to perform in a broad range of materials in the iron and steel families
- Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of toolholding systems
- When run in a counterclockwise direction (right-hand cut) spiral fluted tools evacuate chips up and out of the cut to reduce clogging.
