{"product_id":"drill-bit-hss-standard-18-0mm-reduced-shank-1-card","title":"Drill Bit Hss Standard 18.0mm Reduced Shank 1\/card","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eTork Craft Drill Bit — HSS 18.0 mm Reduced Shank\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\r\n    A robust \u003cstrong\u003e18.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e high-speed steel (HSS) drill bit with a \u003cstrong\u003ereduced shank\u003c\/strong\u003e design, allowing it to be used in chucks that can’t grip the full diameter. Suitable for heavy-duty drilling in metals, fabrication, and general workshop environments.\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\u003e18.0 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 strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eTwist \/ flute geometry for efficient chip removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSingle unit, carded format\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\u003eAllows use of a large-diameter bit even when chuck capacity is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eReliable performance across substances like steel, aluminium, plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eMaintains alignment and stability even with reduced shank\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\"\u003eDR10180\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\"\u003e18.0 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\"\u003eMetalwork, fabrication, 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 fully grips the reduced shank section to prevent slippage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse suitable speeds and feeds for material—lower RPM for harder metals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eWithdraw periodically during deep drilling to clear chips and reduce heat\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\u003eUse a center punch or pilot hole to guide the bit and reduce wandering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n      \u003cli\u003eCheck run-out after mounting—small misalignment is magnified at larger diameter\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 when operating the drill\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eEnsure the workpiece is firmly secured to avoid movement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse steady feed pressure—do not force the bit into the material\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAllow the drill to reach full speed before engaging the material\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67527066321186,"sku":"DR10180","price":220.8,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/drill-bit-hss-standard-18-0mm-reduced-shank-1-card","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}