Description
Overview:
The Timco HSS Blacksmith Drill (MPN: BS16) is a large‐diameter twist drill bit designed for accurate hole making in metal and plastics. It has a 16.0mm cutting diameter with a 160mm overall length (6.3 inches), and uses a reduced 12.5mm shank with three flats for a solid grip in standard 13mm drill chucks. Made from high‐speed steel (HSS) and finished with a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating, it offers high wear resistance and reliable performance under load. This blacksmith‐pattern bit is suitable for hand‐held corded or cordless drills and for pillar drills in the workshop. It is a practical choice for tasks that need a larger hole size without changing to a specialist taper shank or oversized chuck, supporting both professional and DIY use.
Key Features:
- 16.0mm cutting diameter and 160mm overall length (6.3 inches) for versatile hole sizes in one compact bit
- Reduced 12.5mm shank with 3 flats prevents chuck slip and improves torque transfer; fits standard 13mm chucks
- High‐speed steel (HSS) construction for strength, edge retention, and consistent performance
- TiN coating reduces friction, improves heat resistance, and helps extend service life
- Suitable for alloy steels, mild steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass, copper, and plastics
- Stable running in hand drills and pillar drills; ideal where controlled speed and feed are required
- Clean, accurate drilling with good surface finish when used with appropriate cutting fluid and speeds
- Re‐sharpenable HSS tip for extended usability and lower lifetime cost
- Timco quality with blacksmith‐pattern convenience for large holes in standard chucks
Typical Applications:
General fabrication, steel frames, brackets, plate work, machinery maintenance, site installations, and workshop jobs. Useful for enlarging existing holes, drilling through box section, angle, and flat bar, and creating clearance holes for bolts and fixings. Equally suitable for cast components and non‐ferrous stock, as well as engineering plastics, when used at appropriate speeds.
Also known as:
Reduced‐shank twist drill, blacksmiths drill bit, large‐diameter HSS drill, engineering drill bit, metalworking drill, TiN‐coated HSS bit, workshop drill bit, step‐down shank drill, heavy‐duty metal drill, pillar‐drill bit.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1315 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Timco |
| OEM No. | BS16 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Handheld Construction Tools |
| Key Features | - 16.0mm cutting diameter, 160mm overall length - Reduced 12.5mm shank fits standard 13mm chucks - High-speed steel construction for durability - Titanium Nitride coating extends service life - Suitable for metal and plastic drilling tasks |
