492" Penlight Carbon Steel Drill Bit

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.492" Penlight Carbon Steel Drill Bit
You can use a 1/2" drill bit, but this 0.492" bit provides a better fit when gluing drilled blanks onto the tubes. Same as 12.5 mm.

492" Penlight Carbon Steel Drill Bit Specifications

Specification	Description
Style:	Standard
Hole Size:	.492" or 12.5 mm
Type of Steel:	High Speed Steel
Shank Size:	3/8",Yes
Typical Kit Products:	Penlights, Majestic Jr. Styles, Apollo Styles
Compatible Tube Sizes:	1/2"
Category:	Drill Bits

492" Penlight Carbon Steel Drill Bit Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 3 out of 5 4 Reviews

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Solid drill bit lacks brad point

Reviewer: Scott Glass (Depoe bay, OR)
Submitted: 5.14.2011

I had been waiting for 2 months to make a high end pen with one incredible olive burl wood blank I had. The kit required a 7/8 blank and mine was a little under 5/8. I was fairly confident I could still do it if I was dead center. When I got the kit a saw this bit was not a brad point I almost didn't make it. What I did do was start the hole with a smaller brad point bid and then use this bit. The end result was perfect and a tight fit for the tube. I assume they are using this because they can't get it in a brad point. It can be done but use extra care.Note: they say this bit is equal to 12.5 mm.

Will ruin your day

Reviewer: Michael Kratky (Northville, NY)
Submitted: 12.21.2009

Lack of a brad point tip on this huge bit makes this bit impossible to control, even when 1st using a pilot hole. Use only 1" square pen blanks, anything smaller will only "ruin your day" and test your frustration level, not to mention lighten your wallet.