{"product_id":"drill-hss-16-5mm-135deg-1-card-reduced-shank-industrial-bit","title":"Drill Hss 16.5mm 135deg 1\/card Reduced Shank Industrial Bit","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eTork Craft Drill Bit — HSS 16.5 mm Reduced Shank Industrial Bit (135° Split Point)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\r\n    Heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e high-speed steel (\u003cstrong\u003eHSS\u003c\/strong\u003e) twist drill bit with a \u003cstrong\u003e135° split point\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast, accurate starts and reduced wandering. The \u003cstrong\u003ereduced shank\u003c\/strong\u003e design allows large-diameter drilling in standard 13 mm chucks — ideal for steel, aluminium, plastics and general fabrication work.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003c!-- SEO (hidden) --\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sr-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cp data-meta-description\u003e\r\nTork Craft 16.5 mm high-speed steel (HSS) industrial drill bit with 135° split point and reduced shank for standard chucks. Self-centering precision and fast chip clearance for metals and plastics.\r\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003cp data-meta-keywords\u003e\r\nTork Craft, DR20165, 16.5 mm drill bit, HSS, reduced shank, 135° split point, industrial drill, metal drilling\r\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\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\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter — perfect for large clearance or through-holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e135° split point\u003c\/strong\u003e self-centers for fast starts and precision drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced shank\u003c\/strong\u003e fits smaller-capacity 13 mm chucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHSS construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for excellent wear resistance and edge life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePolished twist flutes for smooth chip removal and cooler cutting.\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\u003eEfficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e starts quickly without pilot holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e drills metals, alloys, plastics and non-ferrous materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced shank allows larger holes using standard drill chucks.\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 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class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e135° split point\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 (fits 13 mm chucks)\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\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eMetal, cast iron, aluminium, plastics, fabrication\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\n\u003c!-- Extra Information --\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eExtra Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse cutting fluid when drilling steel or harder alloys to minimize friction.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eReduce drill speed for metals and increase for softer materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eClean chips frequently to avoid heat buildup or bit binding.\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 \u003cstrong\u003ecenter punch\u003c\/strong\u003e to mark your start point — this helps the split point locate accurately.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n      \u003cli\u003eFor deep holes, peck-drill by withdrawing the bit periodically to clear chips and cool the cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n  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