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Twist Drill Bits & Sets

Twist drill bits are versatile all rounders for drilling metal, wood and plastics.  High speed steel bits handle everyday drilling, while cobalt and titanium coated versions cut stainless steel and hardened materials.  Complete sets ensure you always have the right size.

What are twist drill bits used for?
Twist drill bits are the most common type of drill bit, used for general-purpose drilling in wood, metal, plastic, and composites. Their spiral flute design helps remove debris as the bit cuts into the material, making them ideal for a wide range of applications from construction and metalworking to home repairs and workshop tasks.

What materials and coatings should I consider when choosing a twist drill bit?

  • HSS (High-Speed Steel) – suitable for wood, soft metals, and plastics

  • HSS-TiN (Titanium-coated) – reduces friction and increases lifespan, ideal for repetitive drilling in metal

  • Cobalt alloy (HSS-Co) – designed for stainless steel and hardened metals

  • Black oxide – offers corrosion resistance and better wear in wood and mild steel
    Choose the material and coating based on the material you're drilling into and whether heat resistance or longevity is a priority.

Why should I buy a twist drill bit set instead of individual bits?
Drill bit sets offer a range of diameters in one kit, allowing for greater flexibility and convenience. They're ideal for tradespeople, workshops, and DIYers who work with varied hole sizes and materials. Sets often come in durable cases with size markings, making it easy to stay organized and replace bits as needed.

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Alpen | Drill Bit Concrete Profi Beton 12.0 X 200mm
Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07 - Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07
Current price R 234.00
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Current price R 234.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Concrete Profi Beton 12.0 X 200mm

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Concrete Tungsten Carbide Drill Bit Size: 12,0mm Length/Working Length: 200/140mm High-efficiency Profi Beton drill for percussion...

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Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07 - Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07
Current price R 234.00
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Current price R 234.00
Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 160/100mm X4 Cutting Edges
Original price R 353.51
Original price R 353.51 - Original price R 353.51
Original price R 353.51
Current price R 270.00
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Current price R 270.00

Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 160/100mm X4 Cutting Edges

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SDS-plus Force X Drill Bit Size: Ø 14.0 x 160/100mm Range of application SDS-plus high-performance drill bit with 4 tungsten c...

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Original price R 353.51
Original price R 353.51 - Original price R 353.51
Original price R 353.51
Current price R 270.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus F4 Forte 6.5mm X 160/100mm
Original price R 104.93
Original price R 104.93 - Original price R 104.93
Original price R 104.93
Current price R 80.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus F4 Forte 6.5mm X 160/100mm

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Original price R 104.93
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Original price R 104.93
Current price R 80.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS-Eco8 Hardox 14.00mm
Original price R 1,711.25
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Original price R 1,711.25
Current price R 1,304.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS-Eco8 Hardox 14.00mm

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HSS-Eco8 Hardox Drill Bit Size: 14,0mm

Original price R 1,711.25
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Current price R 1,304.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 260/200mm X4 Cutting Edges
Original price R 585.86
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Original price R 585.86
Current price R 447.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 260/200mm X4 Cutting Edges

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Force X SDS-Plus Hammer Drill Bit Size: Ø 14.0 x 260/200mm Range of application SDS-plus high performance drill bit with 4 tungsten ca...

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Original price R 585.86
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Current price R 447.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super 10,0mm Morse Taper 1 Shank
Original price R 760.66
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Original price R 760.66
Current price R 580.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super 10,0mm Morse Taper 1 Shank

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HSS Morse Taper Shank DIN345 RN Drill Bit Size: Ø10mm Morse Taper 1 Qty: 1 Range of application Premium quality twist drills for dril...

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Original price R 760.66
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Current price R 580.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt Grip 14.0mm DIN338 Reduced Shank 9,5mm
Original price R 811.90
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Original price R 811.90
Current price R 619.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt Grip 14.0mm DIN338 Reduced Shank 9,5mm

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HSS Cobalt Grip Drill Bit Size: 14,0mm Reduced Shank: 9,5mm

Original price R 811.90
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Current price R 619.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 1000/950mm X4 Cutting Edges
Original price R 2,824.11
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Current price R 2,152.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 14.0mm X 1000/950mm X4 Cutting Edges

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SDS-plus Force X Drill Bit Size: Ø 14.0 x 1000/950mm Range of application SDS-plus high-performance drill bit with 4 tungsten ...

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Original price R 2,824.11
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Current price R 2,152.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.1mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 29.00
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Original price R 29.00
Current price R 22.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.1mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 4,1mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility ...

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Original price R 29.00
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Current price R 22.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 13.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 354.71
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Original price R 354.71
Current price R 271.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 13.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 13,0 x 151/101mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, sp...

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Original price R 354.71
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Current price R 271.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 12,5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 317.28
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Current price R 242.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 12,5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 12,5 x 151/101mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special ...

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Original price R 317.28
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Current price R 242.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 12.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 299.80
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Current price R 229.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 12.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 12,0 x 151/101mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special ...

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Original price R 299.80
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Current price R 229.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 11.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 273.58
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Current price R 209.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 11.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 11,5 x 142/94mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special spl...

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Original price R 273.58
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Current price R 209.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 11.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 234.83
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Current price R 179.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 11.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 11,0 x 142/94mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special spl...

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Original price R 234.83
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Current price R 179.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 206.13
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Original price R 206.13
Current price R 158.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 10,5 x 133/87mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special split...

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Original price R 206.13
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Current price R 158.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.2Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 186.18
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Current price R 142.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.2Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 10,2 x 133/87mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special split p...

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Original price R 186.18
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 167.38
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Current price R 128.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 10.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 10,0 x 133/87mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, special split p...

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Original price R 167.38
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Current price R 128.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 9.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 156.17
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Current price R 120.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 9.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 9,5 x 117/75mm Range of application HSS twist drill groun...

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Original price R 156.17
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Current price R 120.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 9.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 139.89
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Current price R 107.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 9.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 9,0 x 125/81mm Range of application HSS twist drill groun...

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Original price R 139.89
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Current price R 107.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 8.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 126.15
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Original price R 126.15
Current price R 97.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 8.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 8,5 x 117/75mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground ...

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Original price R 126.15
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Current price R 97.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 8.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 99.93
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Original price R 99.93
Current price R 77.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 8.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 8,0 x 117/75mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground fr...

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Original price R 99.93
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Current price R 77.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 7.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 94.93
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Original price R 94.93
Current price R 73.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 7.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 7,5 x 109/69mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from...

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Original price R 94.93
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Original price R 94.93
Current price R 73.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 7.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 91.19
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Original price R 91.19
Current price R 70.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 7.0Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 7,0 x 109/69mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from...

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Original price R 91.19
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Original price R 91.19
Current price R 70.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 6.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk
Original price R 73.77
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Current price R 57.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Hss Pro 6.5Mm Din338 Rn 135º Split Point Bulk

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HSS Pro Jobber Split Point Drill Bit Size: Ø 6,5 x 101/63mm Range of application HSS twist drill ground from s...

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Original price R 73.77
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Current price R 57.00
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