MAKITA D-23232 Round Shank Wood Drill Bit 5/16" x 4-1/2"

MAKITA D-23232 Round Shank Wood Drill Bit 5/16 x 4-1/2 Inch
The MAKITA D-23232 high-performance wood drill bit is crafted from high-speed steel (HSS) for strength and long service life. The drill bit tip features a Brad Point design with a small center spur that accurately guides the start of drilling and prevents the bit from walking. It is equipped with sharp outer spurs that shear the wood fibers before the main drill cut, delivering clean, splinter-free hole edges and effectively reducing wood surface tear-out. The round shank (straight shank) provides great compatibility with standard drill chucks on corded and cordless drills.
Specifications
- Easy and accurate centering: The Brad Point tip enables fast, pinpoint positioning right from the start.
- High-quality holes: Cutting spurs produce clean, sharp hole edges, minimizing splintering on the wood surface.
- Durable with great performance: High-Speed Steel (HSS) material retains sharpness longer and withstands use across various wood types.
- Excellent chip clearance: The flutes efficiently evacuate 5/16-inch wood chips.
Applications & Usage
- Dowel joints: Drilling holes for 5/16-inch dowels.
- Furniture work: Drilling pilot holes for large screws or holes for joints and dowel pins.
- Installation work: Drilling holes for running small cables or mounting hardware into wood framing.
- General woodwork: Drilling softwood, hardwood, plywood, and medium-density fiberboard (MDF).