{"product_id":"rawlplug-hss-drill-bit-5-0mm","title":"Rawlplug HSS Drill Bit 5.0mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rawlplug 5mm drill bit is made from HSS steel with a ground spiral for precise drilling. Its split point centres the bit on your mark and reduces the pressure needed, and the 135 degree point angle suits hard steel. It is manufactured to DIN 338, so you know the standard it is made to, and it is a useful single bit to replace one lost from a set or to keep for repeat holes of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.0mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHSS steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround spiral for precise drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit point for ideal centring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135 degree point angle suits hard steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to DIN 338\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRawlplug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN 338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the 5.0mm size when your fixing, rivet or clearance hole calls for 5mm. A 5.0mm hole suits a clearance hole for many common screws. Because of the 135 degree split point, all three are aimed at drilling hard steel cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre punch the mark so the point has a place to start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp the workpiece firmly to the bench or in a vice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the bit in the chuck and tighten it evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill at a low to moderate speed with steady pressure, using cutting fluid on steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear eye protection and clear swarf with a brush, not your fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this 5mm drill bit made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHSS steel, with a ground spiral for precise drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it drill hard steel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it has a 135 degree point angle designed for hard steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it have a split point?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe split point gives ideal centring and means less pressure is needed while drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawlplug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824592322833,"sku":"DS-7527123","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/rawlplug-hss-drill-bit-5-0mm-1.jpg?v=1792515833","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/rawlplug-hss-drill-bit-5-0mm","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}