Reduced Shank Drills

Reduced shank drills are high-speed steel drill bits made for hole-making in commercial maintenance, repair, shop, and metalworking work. The available drill sizes include 35/64 in., 5/8 in., and 49/64 in., with reduced-shank designs that support use in compatible drilling equipment, including applicable handheld tools.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Reduced Shank Drills for the Hole Size and Tool Setup You Need

Reduced shank drills help maintenance and metalworking users match a specified larger cutting diameter with compatible drilling equipment. Compare the required hole diameter first, then confirm the reduced-shank configuration, high-speed steel construction, listed finish, and any minimum-order requirement for the item selected.

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Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Hole-making for maintenance and repair

These drills are intended for maintenance and repair professionals performing hole-making work. Available sizes support tasks requiring 35/64 in., 5/8 in., or 49/64 in. hole diameters.

How to Choose

Match the diameter and shank style

Select the drill size that matches the required hole diameter, then verify that the reduced shank is compatible with your drilling equipment. For handheld drilling applications, confirm the listed tool compatibility needs before choosing.

Applications

Shop, maintenance, and metalworking tasks

The represented drills are suited to routine drilling work in shop and maintenance settings, including metalworking applications where HSS construction is specified.

Additional Information

Review finish and order quantity

Some listed drills have a black oxide finish, while one 5/8 in. item is described with black and bronze oxide. Minimum orders vary among certain items, including quantities of 2 or 3.

3Listed drill sizes

35/64 in., 5/8 in., and 49/64 in. are represented.

HSSConstruction

High-speed steel construction is listed for the representative drills.

ReducedShank configuration

Each represented item uses a reduced-shank design.

2 or 3Minimum-order quantities

Certain listed items have minimum orders of 2 or 3.

Comparison Guide

Compare the Represented Reduced Shank Drill Options

Use drill diameter as the primary comparison point, then review the listed finish and order quantity details for the specific item.

Drill sizeListed construction and finishOrdering or application detail
35/64 in.High-speed steel; black oxideReduced shank for compatible drilling equipment
5/8 in.High-speed steel; black and bronze oxide or HSS with no finish statedOne item has a minimum order of 2; another has a minimum order of 3
49/64 in.High-speed steel; black oxideReduced shank; one item has a minimum order of 2
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Hole Diameter

Choose the size specified for the job

The drill diameter determines the hole size for the applicable task. The represented selection includes three stated sizes.

  • 35/64 in. for tasks requiring that stated diameter
  • 5/8 in. for specified maintenance, repair, or metalworking work
  • 49/64 in. for hole-making applications requiring that diameter
Confirm Drill Configuration

Check reduced-shank compatibility with your equipment

A reduced-shank design supports use in compatible drilling equipment. Product summaries specifically identify applications with compatible handheld drilling equipment for certain larger-diameter drills.

  • Verify your equipment accepts the bit's shank configuration
  • Use the reduced-shank design for applications calling for this drill style
  • Confirm the selected drill is suitable for your handheld drilling application when applicable
Review Product Details Before Ordering

Compare construction, finish, and listed order requirements

All representative products are described as high-speed steel drills. Finish and minimum-order details vary by item, so compare those details when matching an exact purchasing requirement.

  • High-speed steel construction is listed across the represented drills
  • Black oxide is listed on several drill bits
  • One 5/8 in. option is listed with black and bronze oxide
  • Some items have a minimum order of 2 or 3
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What sizes are available in the represented reduced shank drill selection?

The represented products include 35/64 in., 5/8 in., and 49/64 in. drill sizes.

What material are these reduced shank drills made from?

The representative products are described as high-speed steel, also called HSS.

Can these drills be used with handheld tools?

Certain product summaries state that their reduced-shank design supports use in compatible handheld drilling equipment. Confirm compatibility with your specific tool.

Do any of these drills have minimum-order requirements?

Yes. Certain represented items list minimum orders of 2 or 3, depending on the product.

Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Reduced Shank Drills for the Hole Size and Tool Setup You Need

Reduced shank drills help maintenance and metalworking users match a specified larger cutting diameter with compatible drilling equipment. Compare the required hole diameter first, then confirm the reduced-shank configuration, high-speed steel construction, listed finish, and any minimum-order requirement for the item selected.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Hole-making for maintenance and repair

These drills are intended for maintenance and repair professionals performing hole-making work. Available sizes support tasks requiring 35/64 in., 5/8 in., or 49/64 in. hole diameters.

How to Choose

Match the diameter and shank style

Select the drill size that matches the required hole diameter, then verify that the reduced shank is compatible with your drilling equipment. For handheld drilling applications, confirm the listed tool compatibility needs before choosing.

Applications

Shop, maintenance, and metalworking tasks

The represented drills are suited to routine drilling work in shop and maintenance settings, including metalworking applications where HSS construction is specified.

Additional Information

Review finish and order quantity

Some listed drills have a black oxide finish, while one 5/8 in. item is described with black and bronze oxide. Minimum orders vary among certain items, including quantities of 2 or 3.

3Listed drill sizes

35/64 in., 5/8 in., and 49/64 in. are represented.

HSSConstruction

High-speed steel construction is listed for the representative drills.

ReducedShank configuration

Each represented item uses a reduced-shank design.

2 or 3Minimum-order quantities

Certain listed items have minimum orders of 2 or 3.

Comparison Guide

Compare the Represented Reduced Shank Drill Options

Use drill diameter as the primary comparison point, then review the listed finish and order quantity details for the specific item.

Drill sizeListed construction and finishOrdering or application detail
35/64 in.High-speed steel; black oxideReduced shank for compatible drilling equipment
5/8 in.High-speed steel; black and bronze oxide or HSS with no finish statedOne item has a minimum order of 2; another has a minimum order of 3
49/64 in.High-speed steel; black oxideReduced shank; one item has a minimum order of 2
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Hole Diameter

Choose the size specified for the job

The drill diameter determines the hole size for the applicable task. The represented selection includes three stated sizes.

  • 35/64 in. for tasks requiring that stated diameter
  • 5/8 in. for specified maintenance, repair, or metalworking work
  • 49/64 in. for hole-making applications requiring that diameter
Confirm Drill Configuration

Check reduced-shank compatibility with your equipment

A reduced-shank design supports use in compatible drilling equipment. Product summaries specifically identify applications with compatible handheld drilling equipment for certain larger-diameter drills.

  • Verify your equipment accepts the bit's shank configuration
  • Use the reduced-shank design for applications calling for this drill style
  • Confirm the selected drill is suitable for your handheld drilling application when applicable
Review Product Details Before Ordering

Compare construction, finish, and listed order requirements

All representative products are described as high-speed steel drills. Finish and minimum-order details vary by item, so compare those details when matching an exact purchasing requirement.

  • High-speed steel construction is listed across the represented drills
  • Black oxide is listed on several drill bits
  • One 5/8 in. option is listed with black and bronze oxide
  • Some items have a minimum order of 2 or 3
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What sizes are available in the represented reduced shank drill selection?

The represented products include 35/64 in., 5/8 in., and 49/64 in. drill sizes.

What material are these reduced shank drills made from?

The representative products are described as high-speed steel, also called HSS.

Can these drills be used with handheld tools?

Certain product summaries state that their reduced-shank design supports use in compatible handheld drilling equipment. Confirm compatibility with your specific tool.

Do any of these drills have minimum-order requirements?

Yes. Certain represented items list minimum orders of 2 or 3, depending on the product.