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Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank
Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank

Milwaukee Red Helix 1/16 in. X 2 in. L Steel Thunderbolt Drill Bit Round Shank

Cobalt coating stands up to heat and wear, giving you cleaner, more accurate holes when drilling metal.
Milwaukee MPN 48-89-2301
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About Product Overview

Cobalt construction on this Milwaukee Thunderbolt bit holds up to heat and wear better than standard steel, making it a solid pick for drilling into metal without dulling out fast. The Red Helix design is built to clear chips and stay on center, so you get cleaner holes with less wandering when you're starting a hole in steel, aluminum, or other tough material. At 1/16 in. diameter with a round shank, it fits standard chucks and works well for pilot holes and fine detail drilling.

  • Diameter: 1/16 in.
  • Finish: Cobalt coated for heat and wear resistance
  • Material: Steel
  • Shank Type: Round shank
  • Style: Thunderbolt (Red Helix sub-brand)
  • Packaging: Carded, 1 bit per package

The Details Specifications

Brand Milwaukee
Model / MPN 48-89-2301
UPC 045242188161
Weight Under 1 lb
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