Bordo 13mm 1/2" Reduced Shank Drill Bright/Black HSS - Metric

Bordo HSS drill bits handle the full range of general workshop and trade drilling in steel, aluminium, and non-ferrous metals. The 1/2" Reduced Shank Drill Bright/Black HSS - Metric is part of Bordo's comprehensive Australian cutting tool range — trusted by engineers, tradespeople, and machinists across industry and manufacturing.

Where this product is used

HSS drill bits are the general-purpose workhorse for drilling steel, aluminium, copper, and plastics in workshop and trade environments.

• General purpose drilling in mild steel, aluminium, copper, and wood in workshop and site
• Maintenance and repair drilling across a wide range of materials
• Fabrication, construction, and trade drilling in production and site environments

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

For mild steel and aluminium, standard jobber HSS is appropriate. Black oxide finish improves lubricity; bright finish suits aluminium. Sets covering 1–13mm (25 pieces) or 1–10mm (19 pieces) cover most trade requirements. Replace drills when cutting effort increases — a dull drill work-hardens stainless and hard steels.