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In The Ten Ring · 04-02-2014, 10:01 AM

Reverse drill bits seems to be a rare tool. Can anyone suggest a good set to have? I like lots of sizes.

I also would love to have a set of drill bits where each bit is several inches long. I know Lowes sells individual bits of like 8" but I'd like to have a set where each one was like 6 inches long, even down to a 1/16". Does anyone know of such a set?

ERASER5 · 04-03-2014, 11:21 AM

Try a machining supply house like MSC. Or maybe McMaster-Carr.

**truckdude239** · 04-03-2014, 11:31 AM

i bought mine from snap on but they are normal size bits

cableguy0 · 04-03-2014, 07:30 PM

The biggest issue is that a 1/16 drill bit that was 6 inches long would break constantly. The smaller bits get shorter so they don't wobble and because they are less likely to break. You need to look for left handed drill bits not reverse. They should be readily available. I know Snap On has them because I own a set from them.

_Ogre · 04-03-2014, 08:47 PM

what do you use left handed bits for??? undrilling a hole?

i worked construction for many years and have many long drill bits in my collection
some 9'' and some 12'' long; 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 have never seen a full set just individual bits
many are electricians bits for chasing wires through headers
and then there's my 18'' long 7/8'' auger bit for running romex, made for wood but it cuts nails and anything else in it's path
harbor fright has a lot of 25'' long wood bits and sets
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-long...ece-68823.html

71swb4x4 · 04-03-2014, 08:55 PM

I agree with the post above, the smaller sized 6" long bits will break frequently.

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

what do you use left handed bits for??? undrilling a hole?

I think they are commonly used when you want to drill a broken bolt out. Sometimes the bit "catches" and the bolt comes out while drilling.

cableguy0 · 04-03-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I think they are commonly used when you want to drill a broken bolt out. Sometimes the bit "catches" and the bolt comes out while drilling.

That's exactly right. Running the drill in reverse and the bit cutting in a lot of times will extract the bolt without the need for an ez out.

magicoolbus · 04-03-2014, 11:29 PM

We get all of our drilling consumables from Lawson. They have Left ones. The best for removing broken bolts.
http://www.lawsonproducts.com/

04-02-2014, 10:01 AM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Reverse drill bits and long drill bits? Reverse drill bits seems to be a rare tool. Can anyone suggest a good set to have? I like lots of sizes. I also would love to have a set of drill bits where each bit is several inches long. I know Lowes sells individual bits of like 8" but I'd like to have a set where each one was like 6 inches long, even down to a 1/16". Does anyone know of such a set?

04-03-2014, 11:21 AM	#2
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cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Reverse drill bits and long drill bits? The biggest issue is that a 1/16 drill bit that was 6 inches long would break constantly. The smaller bits get shorter so they don't wobble and because they are less likely to break. You need to look for left handed drill bits not reverse. They should be readily available. I know Snap On has them because I own a set from them. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-03-2014, 08:47 PM	#5
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Reverse drill bits and long drill bits? what do you use left handed bits for??? undrilling a hole? i worked construction for many years and have many long drill bits in my collection some 9'' and some 12'' long; 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 have never seen a full set just individual bits many are electricians bits for chasing wires through headers and then there's my 18'' long 7/8'' auger bit for running romex, made for wood but it cuts nails and anything else in it's path harbor fright has a lot of 25'' long wood bits and sets http://www.harborfreight.com/25-long...ece-68823.html __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-03-2014, 11:29 PM	#8
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Reverse drill bits and long drill bits? We get all of our drilling consumables from Lawson. They have Left ones. The best for removing broken bolts. http://www.lawsonproducts.com/ __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5



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