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Metric Jobber Drill Set Selection — Quick Reference
Metric jobber drill sets — STANDARD-LENGTH drill bits in METRIC SIZES (1-13mm typical) for workshop + maintenance + fabrication. Match GRADE (HSS / Cobalt / TiN) + Material + see imperial jobber drill sets for imperial.
| Metric Jobber Set Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| HSS Standard (1-13mm) | Workshop general — steel + brass |
| HSS + TiN Coated | Longer life + general purpose |
| Cobalt M35 (5% Cobalt) | Stainless + tough material — see cobalt drill bits |
| Cobalt M42 (8% Cobalt) | Premium + hardened material |
| HSS-PM (Premium) | Best wear + edge retention |
| Sets of 19/25/41 Pieces | Workshop standard range |
| 1-10mm Set | Workshop common range |
| 1-13mm Set | Workshop extended range |
Critical: Use cutting LUBRICANT — see cutting lubricants for bit life. See drill bit size chart for tap drill lookup. Brands: Sutton Tools, P&N, Bordo, Saber, Pferd. Companion: drill bits, long drill bits, drilling.
Metric Jobber Drill Sets
AIMS Industrial sells metric jobber drill bit sets for all industrial, workshop and maintenance drilling applications. Our range from Sutton Tools, P&N, Bordo, Saber and Pferd includes sets in 0.5 mm and 1 mm increments from 1 mm to 25 mm in HSS, HSS-Co cobalt and coated grades, packaged in quality indexed cases.
Metric Drill Set Size Ranges
- 1–10 mm (0.5 mm increments): A 19-piece set covering fine-pitch fastener tapping and clearance requirements — the most commonly used range in metal fabrication and maintenance.
- 1–13 mm (1 mm increments): 13-piece general-purpose set in 1 mm steps — fast size selection for the most common hole sizes encountered in workshop drilling.
- 1–6 mm precision sets: Fine-increment sets for instrumentation, electronics, PCB drilling and small tapping pilots in M2–M5 fastener ranges.
- 1–25 mm complete sets: Full-range maintenance and toolroom sets in 1 mm increments — replaces multiple smaller sets with a single comprehensive kit.
- Half-size (0.5 mm increment) sets: More precise diameter control for tapping pilots, reaming stock removal, and close-tolerance fit drilling across the common engineering size range.
Grade and Quality Considerations
- HSS M2 grade: Standard general-purpose grade suitable for mild steel, stainless (with cutting fluid), aluminium, brass, copper and engineering plastics.
- HSS-Co M35/M42: 5% and 8% cobalt content for drilling stainless, duplex, Inconel and hardened alloy steels where M2 dulls rapidly.
- Ground vs rolled flute: Ground-flute drills provide tighter diameter tolerance and smoother surface finish — required for precision work; rolled flute suits general production.
- Drill case quality: Indexed metal or high-quality plastic cases protect cutting edges and speed up size selection — critical for high-volume production drilling environments.
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People Also Ask — Metric Jobber Drill Sets
Q: What's the difference between a 1-10mm and a 1-13mm metric jobber drill set?
The 1-10mm set is a 19-piece set in 0.5mm increments, covering fine-pitch fastener tapping and clearance requirements — the most commonly used range in metal fabrication and maintenance. The 1-13mm set is a 13-piece set in 1mm increments instead, giving fast size selection across the most common hole sizes encountered in general workshop drilling.
Q: Does flute grinding matter on a metric jobber drill set — ground or rolled?
Yes. Ground-flute drills provide tighter diameter tolerance and a smoother surface finish, which is required for precision work. Rolled-flute drills are the more economical option and suit general production drilling where that extra precision isn't needed.
Q: What's a 1-6mm precision metric drill set actually used for?
The fine-increment 1-6mm precision sets are aimed at instrumentation, electronics and PCB drilling, and at small tapping pilot holes across the M2-M5 fastener range — smaller, closer-tolerance work than the general workshop 1-10mm or 1-13mm sets cover.
Q: Why does drill case quality matter when buying a jobber set?
An indexed metal or good-quality plastic case protects the cutting edges from damage in storage and transit, and speeds up size selection on the job — which matters most in high-volume production drilling environments where picking the wrong size costs real time.
Q: When does a 1-25mm complete metric drill set make more sense than a couple of smaller sets?
A 1-25mm complete set in 1mm increments is a full-range maintenance and toolroom option — it replaces multiple smaller sets (like a 1-10mm and a 1-13mm set) with a single comprehensive kit, which suits a toolroom or maintenance area that needs the full common size range on hand rather than several separate sets.