VersaDrive® Blacksmith Cobalt Drill InsertFoam Sets

Heavy Duty Cobalt Drill Bits VersaDrive® Blacksmith Drill Bits are a premium grade 8% Cobalt drill bit with fully ground flutes, 135° Split point and Titanium coating for faster drilling & reduced wear. Suitable for heavy fabrication use, this Blacksmith drill bit can also be used to drill stainless steel,...
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Heavy Duty Cobalt Drill Bits

VersaDrive® Blacksmith Drill Bits are a premium grade 8% Cobalt drill bit with fully ground flutes, 135° Split point and Titanium coating for faster drilling & reduced wear.

Suitable for heavy fabrication use, this Blacksmith drill bit can also be used to drill stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron and a wide range of other structural materials.

VersaDrive® Drill Bits have a patented non-slip, Hex shank suitable for use in any standard 1/2" drill chuck for cordless or pistol drills or used with a VersaDrive® Rapid Lock adapter for use in a wide range of power tools such as Magnetic Drills.

Individual Metric sizes here

Product Benefits

Precision ground flute design provide easy chip clearance
8% Cobalt tool steel for long life & endurance with 135º split point for easy starting & high accuracy
Industrial grade Titanium Nitride coating reduces heat buildup and burn-out
Use on Impact to prevent dangerous kickback caused by handheld rotary tools
Heavy-duty hex shank design for secure non-slip operation
Quality results on stainless steels and Inox - rotary application recommended
VersaDrive patented shank and modular adapters provide unbeatable jobsite flexibility
Impact-rated due to dual hardening process - allows up to 15X faster speed than traditional methods

Quick Guide

Optimum life and performance when used with rotary pistol drills
Not recommended for impact wrench or impact driver use as low RPM is required
Suitable for harder materials such as stainless steel when used at reduced RPM in rotary tools
Use appropriate lubrication and correct RPM to achieve long tool life
VersaDrive® Blacksmith Drill Bits are recommended for use with rotary drills such as Pistol Drills or can be adapted for use in a Magnet Drill.

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VersaDrive Blacksmith Drill Bits FAQ Section

Q: Can I use VersaDrive Blacksmith Drill bits in my impact wrench

VersaDrive Blacksmith Drill Bits are not suitable for use in an impact wrench. For best performance with impact we recommend the VersaDrive TurboTip Drill bits

Q: Can I use VersaDrive Blacksmith Drill bits for drilling stainless and other hard materials.

VersaDrive Cobalt Drill Bits are suitable for drilling stainless steel when used at lower RPM speeds in rotary drills. They can be used for drilling Stainless Steel with an Impact wrench, however reduced life expectancy would be expected. For optimum tool life We recommend using reduced rotary RPM speeds, increased pressure and additional lubrication.

Q: Can I use VersaDrive Blacksmith Drill bits to make existing holes larger

Blacksmith drill bits are traditionally used for making existing hole sizes larger, however for effective drilling and to avoid damage to the drill, the original hole should be no larger than 1/3 of the finished hole size. For making holes larger it is more effective to use an reamer, which you can also use with an impact wrench as a very effective solution

Q: Which Lubricant do you recommend for VersaDrive Cobalt Drill Bits

Speedlube is generally the best all purpose lubricant, for fast, convenient and accurate aerosol application ensuring coverage inside the hole as well as on the tool. However our BioCut paste is very popular and efficient lubricant for dipping the tool directly into the tin. It’s also great for minimising run off or mess, on painted surfaces or other sensitive applications where run off is to be avoided. Aeropaste can be used if working in applications such as Overhead where a fluid lubricant will run off. Finally BioCut Blue cutting fluid works particularly well with harder materials or difficult applications and is ideal forfor direct application onto the tool and into the hole when working on flat surfaces

Q: How can i access further technical support or submit a warranty claim for my VersaDrive Drill Bit

Please click here to access our product support area and warranty claim forms. If making a warranty claim please fill in the appropriate warranty form, providing us with as much of the requested information as possible and one of our technical team will review the feedback and be in touch shortly.

1. Best Practice Advice - How to get the best out of your 209010 Blacksmith drill bits

Follow guidelines to set correct RPM speed. Incorrect RPM can lead to poor life or tool breakage
Apply firm, steady feed pressure throughout the cut
Avoid lateral movement or tilting which can cause damage to the tool
Ensure regular application of quality cooling lubricant, especially when drilling thick or hardened materials.
Hardened or heat-affected materials may require higher torque, reduced RPM and feed rates and extra coolant
VersaDrive Drill Bits up to 10mm diameter can be driven by an Impact wrench (in rotary mode only)

2. Torque / RPM guide - Best Torque & RPM values for different sizes of hole and applications.

Use the tables below to identify the recommended Nm of Torque or RPM for your hole size and material.

Use Nm of Torque for tapping with Impact tooling.

Use RPM for tapping with Rotary tooling.

N.B. For Impact applications where Torque values available do not offer an exact match to the table below select the closest available torque setting ABOVE the recommendation.

3. Powertool recommendations on Mild Steel

VersaDrive tooling can be used with a wide range of adapters that allow the products to be used across a variety of drive tools depending on the application required.

Below you will find the recommended adapters for the VersaDrive 209010 Cobalt Drill Bits.