17/32 – Carbide Tipped Jobber Drill Bit – High Speed Steel Body – Fractional Size

$86.24

Upgrade your drilling experience with the 17/32 Carbide Tipped Jobber Drill Bit, designed for precision and durability. Perfect for professionals and DIY enthusiasts, this high-performance drill bit features a 118-degree point and robust carbide construction, ensuring accurate and efficient results every time. Enhance your toolbox with this reliable, long-lasting fractional-sized drill bit.

Description

Discover the high-performance 17/32 – Carbide Tipped Jobber Drill Bit with a High Speed Steel Body, expertly crafted to meet all your drilling needs with precision and durability. Featuring a 118-degree point and robust carbide-tipped construction, this drill bit is perfect for both professional and DIY projects, ensuring accurate and efficient drilling every time. Upgrade your toolbox with this reliable and long-lasting fractional-sized drill bit, designed to deliver exceptional results and enhance your drilling experience.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 1 × 1 in
Diameter Size

17/32

For Use On

Castings, Copper Alloys, Hard Rubber

Material

Carbide Tippedm High Speed Steel

Flute Length

4-13/16

Overall Length

6-5/8

Point

118 Degree

Size Type

Fractional

FAQ's: Carbide Drills

Yes—carbide bits excel at cutting stainless steel with proper speed, feed, and lubrication.

Tungsten carbide is costly to produce and machine, plus it offers superior performance and lifespan.

Cobalt is better for general hard metal work; carbide tipped is best for extreme hardness or abrasive materials.

For most metals—nothing. For masonry, diamond bits can outperform carbide in speed and durability.

Longer life, better heat resistance, faster cutting, and the ability to drill harder materials.

Drilling through masonry, concrete, tile, hardened steel, and other tough materials.

No. Carbide tipped uses tungsten carbide inserts; diamond tipped uses bonded diamond grit for cutting.

The cutting edges will be visibly brazed onto the steel body, often a different color or texture.

Look for a silver or gray insert at the cutting edge—different from the bit’s main body.

With proper use, they can outlast HSS by 10–20 times, especially in hard materials.

They’re extremely hard but brittle—excessive side pressure or flexing can cause breakage.

Yes, but you’ll need a diamond grinding wheel—standard grinders won’t work.

Yes. Many scrap yards and tool suppliers buy used carbide for recycling.

No. Titanium-coated bits are still HSS underneath. Carbide is harder and more wear-resistant.

For stone, tile, and glass—yes, diamond is better. For metal, carbide outperforms diamond bits.

Not for the hardest materials. Cobalt is tougher and more forgiving, but carbide stays sharper longer and handles extreme hardness better.

Yes—if you drill hard materials like stainless steel, cast iron, or hardened alloys. They cut faster, stay sharp longer, and handle heat better than HSS.

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