{"product_id":"drill-bit-hss-standard-13-5mm-reduced-shank-1-card","title":"Drill Bit Hss Standard 13.5mm Reduced Shank 1\/card","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eTork Craft Drill Bit — HSS Standard 13.5 mm (Reduced Shank)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\r\n    Heavy-duty 13.5 mm high-speed steel (HSS) drill bit with a **reduced shank** design, allowing it to fit chucks with smaller capacity. Suited for general machining, fabrication, steel and other materials where a robust, large-diameter bit is needed.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003c!-- Features --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.5 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — for larger holes in structural and mechanical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — allows use in chucks that can’t grip the full diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable and suitable for a variety of materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eStandard twist flute geometry for efficient chip removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied as a single unit (1\/card).  \r\n        Stock: 399 units :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\r\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003c!-- Benefits --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced shank allows use with smaller chucks while having large cutting diameter where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for tougher jobs in steel, aluminium, plastics or general use.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e HSS resists wear and maintains sharp edges under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003ctable class=\"table SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cthead\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\r\n        \u003cth class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n        \u003cth class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eTork Craft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eModel \/ Cat No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eDR10135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eTwist drill bit (HSS), reduced shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e13.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eShank Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eReduced shank (smaller than cutting diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eHigh-speed steel (HSS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e1 bit \/ card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eStock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e399 units (as listed) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003c!-- Extra Information --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eExtra Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck that the shank reduction is compatible with the chuck being used to avoid slippage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse appropriate cutting speed, especially for metals—slower RPM for harder materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eClear chips frequently to reduce heat and preserve tool life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003c!-- Pro Tip --\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\r\n    \u003ch4\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n    \u003cul\u003e\r\n      \u003cli\u003eAlways center-punch on metal work to help the 13.5 mm bit start accurately and prevent walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n      \u003cli\u003eBecause of the reduced shank, ensure the chuck grips well and avoid over-torquing to prevent slippage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003c!-- Safety --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eWear eye protection while drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure the workpiece before drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse moderate feed pressure—don’t force the bit, especially at large diameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eEnsure the drill is at full speed before contacting the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67527067009314,"sku":"DR10135","price":140.88,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/drill-bit-hss-standard-13-5mm-reduced-shank-1-card","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}