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Silver 1/8 inch carbide spade drill bit with hexagonal shank

Drill America

Drill America DMO1/8SPADE 1/8 inch Carbide Spade Drill Bit

SKU CH-1X0A-2WZSC

Carbide spade bit drills hard steel such as sheet metal and stainless steel

  • Drills hard steel including sheet metal and stainless steel using carbide tip
  • Carbide construction resists wear for longer cutting life in tough materials
  • 1/8 inch diameter suits precise hole-making in metal fabrication tasks
  • Drill America brand delivers professional-grade tooling for demanding applications
  • California Proposition 65 warning indicates chemical content requiring safe handling practices

Drill America Carbide Spade Bit

This carbide spade drill bit from Drill America is designed for drilling hard steel such as sheet metal and stainless steel. It suits trade professionals and maintenance teams who need a single cutter for tough ferrous materials. The product is supplied new and ships directly from the manufacturer.

Practical limits of spade drilling

Spade bits remove material with a flat cutting face and lack the flute geometry of twist drills, so chip evacuation is slower in deep holes. They are intended for shallow work in sheet metal and stainless steel rather than thick-section drilling. The California Proposition 65 notice confirms the presence of chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Installing and common issues

The bit fits standard drill chucks that accept a 1/8 inch shank, so installation is a simple chuck-and-tighten operation. Common problems include wandering on hard surfaces unless a centre punch mark is used, and overheating if cutting fluid is omitted. Orders of $75 or more ship free from the manufacturer.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

Is the 1/8 inch carbide spade bit the right size for my job?

This bit drills a 1/8 inch hole and is designed for hard steel such as sheet metal and stainless steel.

How does the carbide tip perform when drilling stainless steel?

The carbide construction resists wear and maintains sharpness in hard steel, giving clean holes in stainless and sheet metal.

What shank type does the bit use and will it fit my drill?

It uses a standard spade shank that fits common drill chucks for hand-held or bench drilling.

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