Sutton 1/2" D217 Extra Long Reach Drill Bit - Imperial - HSS

The Sutton D217 Extra Long Reach drill is a high speed steel drill with a 300 mm overall length on every size and a 135° split point.

It is a general purpose drill bit designed for machine and hand held drilling in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, with a 300 mm overall length for drilling deep holes in long reach applications.

This is the fractional-inch range: 7 sizes from 1/8 to 1/2 in, with flute lengths of 35 to 117 mm and an overall length of 300 mm on every size. Each size is shown with its fraction first and its millimetre equivalent. Working to a different size system? The same drill is also listed as a metric range. Bulk packs are available on request, subject to lead times.

Where this product is used

• Deep holes in long reach applications, using the 300 mm overall length.
• Machine and hand-held drilling in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Applications for the range include: DIY, trade, automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general contracting, woodworking, metalworking, machine shop and MRO work.

Design features

• 300 mm overall length: for drilling deep holes in long reach applications.
• 135° split point: minimises wandering when starting.
• Made from high speed steel.

Sizes and lengths

Diameters, overall lengths and flute lengths are shown below. Lengths are in millimetres.

Key specifications

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