{"product_id":"drill-bit-hss-standard-15-5mm-reduced-shank-1-card","title":"Drill Bit Hss Standard 15.5mm Reduced Shank 1\/card","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eTork Craft Drill Bit — HSS 15.5 mm Reduced Shank\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\r\n    A durable \u003cstrong\u003e15.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e drill bit made from high-speed steel (HSS), featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ereduced shank\u003c\/strong\u003e so that a larger cutting diameter can be accommodated by chucks with lesser grip capacity. Excellent for heavy fabrication, metalworking and general workshop tasks.\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\u003eCutting diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e15.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eReduced shank for compatibility with smaller chucks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel (HSS) construction for toughness and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eTwist flute geometry for effective chip removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCarded single unit (1 per card)\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\u003eUse large-diameter bits in smaller chucks by means of the reduced shank\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eStrong performance in metals, composites, plastics and general materials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eStable, aligned cutting even at increased diameters\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\"\u003eDR10155\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\"\u003e15.5 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\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\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eFabrication, metalworking, general workshop drilling\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\u003eEnsure the chuck grips the reduced shank section fully to avoid slippage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse appropriate speeds and feeds, especially in harder materials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eClear chips regularly during deep drilling to maintain cutting efficiency\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\u003eStart with a center punch to guide the bit into position and prevent wandering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n      \u003cli\u003eCheck for run-out after mounting — small misalignment becomes more significant at larger diameters\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 \u003cstrong\u003eeye protection\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times when drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eEnsure firm grip on the reduced shank portion to prevent slippage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse appropriate drill speed for material, avoid overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eClamp or secure the workpiece to avoid movement or binding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67527068287266,"sku":"DR10155","price":175.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/drill-bit-hss-standard-15-5mm-reduced-shank-1-card","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}