{"product_id":"17-5-x-152mm-hss-m-blacksmith-drill-bit-m2-steel-bsd175","title":"17.5 x 152mm HSS-M Blacksmith Drill Bit – M2 Steel (BSD175)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrill larger holes with accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to drill larger-diameter holes with accuracy and consistency in plastic, steel, aluminium, non-ferrous metals, and cast Iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TIMCO 17.5mm HSS-M blacksmith drill bit is manufactured from high-grade M2 high-speed steel (HSS) and featuring a 118° split-point tip. This gives strength and helps reduce drifting when starting a hole, improves positioning, and drilling accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for engineering workshops, metal fabrication, maintenance, general trade applications, and is ideal when a larger-diameter hole is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied individually in a protective tube, it is a useful addition to any professional drilling and engineering toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith Drill Bit Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm drilling diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed for producing larger-diameter holes in suitable materials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM2-grade HSS construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-speed steel provides durability, performance. And life span.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e118° split-point tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps prevent the drill bit from wandering when starting a hole.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack oxide coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides a protective surface finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5mm shank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for compatible 1\/2-inch drill chucks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual protective tube\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplied in a plastic tube for protection and easy storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith Drill Bit Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e17.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/strong\u003e152mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking length: \u003c\/strong\u003e75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eM2 Grade High-Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack Oxide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118° Split Point\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute type: \u003c\/strong\u003eMilled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChuck compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible 1\/2-inch chuck\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/strong\u003eProtective tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a larger range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionfixings.co.uk\/collections\/hss-m-m2-blacksmith-steel-drill-bits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlacksmith HSS drill bits\u003c\/a\u003e from Fusion Fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith Drill Bit Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a blacksmith drill bit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blacksmith drill bit is designed for drilling larger-diameter holes, particularly in sheet metal and other non-alloy materials. Its reduced-diameter shank allows larger cutting diameters to be used in compatible drill chucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials can the TIMCO HSS-M drill bit cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drill bit is suitable for drilling non-alloy materials, including steel, sheet metal, aluminium, cast iron and other non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does M2 HSS mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM2 HSS stands for M2-grade high-speed steel. 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